Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Removal

All vehicles

WARNING: To prevent glass splinters from entering eyes or cutting hands, wear safety glasses and heavy gloves when cutting glass from the vehicle.

1. Remove the RH and LH windshield side garnish mouldings.

• If equipped with a convertible top, remove the pin-type retainers.

2. Remove the interior rear view mirror.

Convertible

3. Remove the visor trim moulding.

4. Remove the screws and the sun visors.

• Disconnect the electrical connector(s).

5. Remove the weatherstrips.

6. Remove the screws and the weatherstrip retainers.

7. Remove the screw and the exterior A-pillar moulding.

Coupe

8. Remove the sun visors and clips

• Remove the screws.
• Remove the clips.

9. Remove the roof side trim moulding. For additional information, refer to Section.

10. Lower the front portion of the headliner.

All vehicles

11. Remove the two windshield wiper pivot arms.

1. Raise up on the pivot arms.

2. Release the retainer tabs, and release the windshield wiper pivot arms.

12. Remove the cowl grille weatherstrip.

13. Remove the cowl grille.

14. Using a soft brush or vacuum, clean any dirt or foreign material from the pinch weld.

15. CAUTION: Cover the instrument panel to prevent possible damage.

CAUTION: Care must be taken to prevent scratching the pinch weld.

NOTE: Lubricate the existing urethane adhesive with water to aid the special tool while cutting.

Using the special tool, starting at the top center of the windshield cut the urethane adhesive from the windshield glass and work down the sides.

16. Using the special tool, distance the windshield glass from the body.

17. Using the special tool cut the urethane adhesive and remove the windshield.

18. Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any dirt or foreign material from the pinch weld.