Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: System Bleeding
1. If required, remove the hydraulic system from the vehicle. Refer to Hydraulic System, Lift Cylinder and Motor in this section.
2. Remove the fill plug at the end of the hydraulic pump.

3. Fill the pump with Mercon Multi-Purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX or equivalent to the bottom of the fill hole and install the fill plug.

4. NOTE: Some noise squeal may be noticed due to the air in the system.
Connect a 12-volt power source to the motor connector and operate the motor until the cylinders are fully extended. Reverse the 12-volt connection to fully retract the cylinders. Repeat this procedure three times.
5. Remove the fill plug and check the fluid level. Fill the pump with MERCON Multi-Purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX or equivalent to the bottom of the fill hole.

6. Install a fill plug.

7. Install the hydraulic system in the vehicle. Refer to Hydraulic System, Lift Cylinder and Motor in this section.
Convertible Top (Diagnosis and Testing)
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 103 , for schematic and connector
information.
Special Tool(s)
73 III Automotive Meter
105-R0057 or equivalent
Principles of Operation
The converti ...
Other materials:
Piston
Material
Item
Specification
Super Premium SAE 5W-20
Motor Oil
XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent
WSS-M2C153-
H
Disassembly
1. Press the piston pin out of the connecting rod and piston assembly.
2. Remove the connecting rod from the piston.
3. ...
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 folding top number two bow.
3. Position the listing sleeve onto ...
Link - Stabilizer Bar
Removal
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect
performance of vital
components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A
new part with
the same part number must be installed if installation becomes nec ...

