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.

Stay Pad - Convertible Top

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.

Stay Pad - Convertible Top

3. Cut the excess stay pad material from the rear of the number four bow.

Stay Pad - Convertible Top

4. Staple the stay pad to the number two bow.

Stay Pad - Convertible Top

5. Staple the stay pad to the number three bow.

Stay Pad - Convertible Top

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.

Convertible Top Switch

3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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