Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Stay Pad - Convertible Top
Removal
1. Remove the convertible top material. For additional information, refer to Convertible Top Material in this section.
2. Remove the rear window glass. For additional information, refer to Convertible Top Assembly- Rear Window Glass in this section.
3. NOTE: Mark the old stay pad staple locations and transfer to the new stay pads.
Remove the staples from all of the bows.
Installation
1. Staple the stay pad to the number one bow.
2. NOTE: The stay pad should be tight between the number one and number four bows.
Staple the stay pad to the number four bow.
3. Cut the excess stay pad material from the rear of the number four bow.
4. Staple the stay pad to the number two bow.
5. Staple the stay pad to the number three bow.
6. Install the rear window glass. For additional information, refer to Convertible Top Assembly- Rear Window Glass in this section.
7. Install the convertible top material. For additional information, refer to Convertible Top Material in this section.
Convertible Top Switch
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the floor console. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Remove the convertible top switch.
1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
2. Release the clips.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Installation
1. Align the center mark on the cover assembly to the V-notch on the rear
glass assembly and
staple the entire length of the number four bow.
2. Center the listing sleeve on the bottom of the foldi ...
Other materials:
Installation
1. Inspect the rear axle pinion flange seal journal for rust, nicks, and
scratches prior to installing
the flange. Polish the seal journal with fine crocus cloth, if necessary.
2. Lubricate the rear axle pinion flange splines.
Use SAE 75W-140 High Performa ...
Floor Console
Removal and Installation
All vehicles
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information,
refer to Section .
2. Apply the parking brake.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
3. Place the selector lever in the 1 position.
Vehicle ...
Removal
1. Remove the rear exterior trim mouldings.
2. Remove the clips
3. Remove the 13 Torx screws and the seal compression panel.
4. Remove the staples.
5. Remove the staples from the number one bow.
6. Remove the rear rail weatherstrip retainers from ea ...
