Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Installation

1. Position the side rail and install the bolts.

Convertible Top Assembly - Side Rail, Folding Top

2. NOTE: Tighten the bottom bolt first.

Connect the mounting bracket and install the bolts.

Convertible Top Assembly - Side Rail, Folding Top

3. NOTE: Line up the marks in the number four bow.

Tighten the bolt.

Convertible Top Assembly - Side Rail, Folding Top

4. Connect the number two and number three bows to the side rail assembly.

Convertible Top Assembly - Side Rail, Folding Top

5. Tighten the bolt.

Convertible Top Assembly - Side Rail, Folding Top

6. Hand-tighten the two bolts.

Convertible Top Assembly - Side Rail, Folding Top

7. Adjust the gap between the front of the side rail and the header to the previously recorded dimensions.

Convertible Top Assembly - Side Rail, Folding Top

8. Tighten the bolts.

Convertible Top Assembly - Side Rail, Folding Top

9. Connect the cable to the rear rail.

Convertible Top Assembly - Side Rail, Folding Top

10. Attach the vinyl top cover flap to the rear rail.

Convertible Top Assembly - Side Rail, Folding Top

11. Install the speed nut.

Convertible Top Assembly - Side Rail, Folding Top

12. Install the headliner screws.

Convertible Top Assembly - Side Rail, Folding Top

13. Attach the headliner pin-type retainers.

Convertible Top Assembly - Side Rail, Folding Top

14. Install the rail seal screws.

Convertible Top Assembly - Side Rail, Folding Top

15. Install the rail seals.

Convertible Top Assembly - Side Rail, Folding Top

16. Install the screws and the front seal.

Convertible Top Assembly - Side Rail, Folding Top

17. Install the speaker.

18. Install the screw.

Convertible Top Assembly - Side Rail, Folding Top

19. Install the screw and connect the electrical connectors.

Convertible Top Assembly - Side Rail, Folding Top

20. Position the cylinders and install the nuts.

Convertible Top Assembly - Side Rail, Folding Top

21. Install the two cylinder rod mounting bolts.

Convertible Top Assembly - Side Rail, Folding Top

22. Install the front safety belt retractor.

Convertible Top Assembly - Side Rail, Folding Top

23. Install the bolts.

Convertible Top Assembly - Side Rail, Folding Top

24. Install the side quarter trim panel.

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