Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Convertible Top (Description and Operation)


Rear Window Glass Assembly
The convertible top assembly is equipped with a rear window glass assembly. The rear window glass assembly is permanently attached to the folding top rear window curtain and cannot be opened. The rear window glass must be repaired separately.
Stay Pad
The stay pad is attached to the bows and is repaired as a component.
Hydraulic System
The convertible top hydraulic system is comprised of the lift cylinders, the motor, the connecting hydraulic lines and a convertible top switch. The hydraulic system, except for the convertible top switch, is removed as an assembly, but the components may be repaired separately.
Convertible Top
General Specifications
Torque Specifications
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Convertible Top (Diagnosis and Testing)
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 103 , for schematic and connector
information.
Special Tool(s)
73 III Automotive Meter
105-R0057 or equivalent
Principles of Operation
The converti ...
Other materials:
Motor - Windshield Wiper
Removal
CAUTION: The internal permanent magnets used in the windshield
wiper motor are made
of a glass-like material. To avoid damaging the magnets, do not strike
the motor with a hammer
or any other object.
NOTE: The windshield wiper motor is n ...
Installation
1. Install the RH engine insulator.
Install the nuts.
Install the bolts.
2. Install the LH engine insulator.
3. Connect the engine ground strap.
4. Install the bracket.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Lower the engine.
7. Raise the vehicle.
8. Ins ...
Wheel Hub or Axle Flange Bolt Circle Runout
NOTE: The brake discs must be removed to carry out all runout
measurements.
1. Position the special tool perpendicular to the wheel hub or axle flange bolt,
as close to the hub
or flange face as possible. Zero the indicator to allow the pointer to deflect
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