Ford Mustang Service Manual: Removal
Removal
NOTE: The convertible top hydraulic components are removed from the vehicle as an assembly. The hydraulic components are individually repaired and the system must be bled before being installed into the vehicle.
Hydraulic system
1. Unlatch the convertible top.
2. Remove the rear quarter trim panel. For additional information, refer to Section.
3. NOTE: This step applies to vehicles equipped with the Mach sound system.
Remove the screw and disconnect the electrical connectors.
4. Remove the screws.
5. Remove the speakers.
6. Remove the two cylinder rod mounting bolts.
7. Fully lower the lift cylinders.
8. Remove the nuts and the lift cylinders.
9. Release the hydraulic line retainers on each side.
10. Disconnect the motor electrical connector.
11. Pull up on the motor to release the rubber retainers.
12. Remove the motor and cylinders as an assembly.
Lift cylinder
13. NOTE: Prior to their removal, mark the upper and lower hydraulic lines to insure correct installation on the new cylinder.
Remove the hydraulic lines from the cylinder.
Motor assembly
14. NOTE: Prior to removal, mark the hydraulic lines to insure correct installation of the motor assembly.
Remove the hydraulic lines from the motor assembly.
Hydraulic System, Lift Cylinder and Motor
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 p ...
Installation
Removal
NOTE: The convertible top hydraulic components are removed from the vehicle
as an assembly. The
hydraulic components are individually repaired and the system must be bled
before being instal ...
Other materials:
Driving Aids
STEERING
Electric Power Steering
WARNING: The electric power steering system has diagnostic checks that
continuously monitor the system to ensure proper operation. When a system error
is detected a steering message will appear in the information display. ...
Rear Suspension
Torque Specifications
WARNING: All vehicles are equipped with gas pressurized shock absorbers
which will
extend unassisted. Do not apply heat or flame to the shock absorbers during
removal or
component servicing. Failure to follow these instructions can re ...
Synchronizers
Manual Transmission
The T56 six-speed manual transmission features the following:
six forward speeds and one reverse speed.
forward gears are synchronized and helical cut.
a reverse gear operates through a constant-mesh, fully synchronized
system.
a shi ...