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:
Engine and Radiator Flushing
Special Tool(s)
Coolant System
Drain/Flush/Fill
164-R3673 or equivalent
Flush Kit
164-R3658 or equivalent
Drain Kit
164-R3662 or equivalent
Material
Item
Specification
Motorcraft Premium Cooling
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Rear Ride Height Measurement - GT and Base
Item
Description
1
Body reinforcement
2
Ride height (shortest distance)
3
Rear axle
Wheel Track
Item
Part Number
Description
1
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Front track
2
-
Rear track
Dogtracking
Item
Part N ...
Crankshaft Main Bearing Journal - Clearance
Special Tool(s)
Plastigage
303-D031 (D81L-6002-B) or
equivalent
NOTE: Crankshaft main bearing journals must be within specifications
before checking journal
clearance.
1. Remove the crankshaft main bearing caps and crankshaft main bearing.
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