There is a TSB for the seat rub. Vettes have problems too, if you aren't complaining about mustang seats, you'd complain about oil usage or locking steering columns on the vette.
TRIM—PASSENGER SEAT RUBS AGAINST DOOR PANEL
Article No. 03-1-5
FORD: 1999-2003 MUSTANG
1. Remove the front passenger seat per Workshop WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The
Manual procedure listed in Section 501-10. Provisions Of Bumper To
Bumper Warranty Coverage
2. Remove the front passenger seat backrest and OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
latch per Workshop Manual procedure listed in 030105A Install Shims To Move 0.8 Hr.
Section 501-10. Only remove the top two bolts Seat Away From Door
of latch (Figure 1). Discard lower bolt. Trim Panel (Includes Time
To Remove And Install
3. Obtain Seat Shim Kit 1R3Z-63000A25-AB.
Seat)
4. Install four (4) of the 1.5mm-thick washers (8 DEALER CODING
included in kit with a 12.1- 12.4mm I.D.) CONDITION
between the seat backrest bracket and the seat BASIC PART NO. CODE
bottom cushion frame (Figure 2). 7661018 07
OASIS CODES: 101000, 107000, 702000, 702300
5. Install other four (4) of the 1.5mm-thick washers
between the seat backrest latch and the seat
backrest frame at the upper bolt location
(Figure 1).
6. Install the three (3) 2mm thick washers (smaller
I.D.) between the seat backrest latch and the
seat backrest frame at the lower bolt location
(Figure 1).
7. Using the bolt that is provided in the kit for the ISSUE
lower hole, Re-install the seat backrest latch Some vehicles may exhibit the passenger seat
using the reverse of the procedure listed in rubbing against the door panel or trim. This may
Section 501-10. result in a squeak type noise, especially in vehicles
equipped with leather seating. This may be caused
8. Re-install the seat backrest using the reverse of
by the seat position in the vehicle. the procedure listed in Section 501-10.
ACTION
9. Re-install seat into vehicle using the reverse of
To service, install shims (washers) to move the the procedure listed in Section 501-10.
Slide seat-back away from the door trim. Refer to the seat towards center console before tightening
following Service Procedure for details. seat to floor.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
10. Verify that seat does not touch door panel.
CAUTION PART NUMBER PART NAME
SEAT TRACK MAY BE SPRING LOADED. THIS
1R3Z-63000A25-AB Kit - Seat Shim MAY CAUSE THE SEAT TRACK TO MOVE
DURING REMOVAL.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
NOTE: The information in Technical Service Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment to do
the job properly and safely. It informs these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper
vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by “do-it-yourselfers”. Do not assume that a condition described affects your car or truck. Contact a
Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealership to determine whether the Bulletin applies to your vehicle.
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