Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Installation

Lift cylinder

1. NOTE: Be sure that each fitting is installed in the correct position on the folding top hydraulic component.

NOTE: Make sure that the tetra seal is installed in the bottom of each of the folding top hydraulic cylinder ports before attaching the upper and lower hose fittings.

Install the hydraulic lines using a thread locker onto the lift cylinder.

Motor assembly

2. NOTE: Be sure that each fitting is installed in the correct position on the folding top hydraulic component.

Install the hydraulic lines using a thread locker onto the motor assembly.

Hydraulic system

3. Bleed the hydraulic system. For additional information, refer to System Bleeding in this section.

4. Install the motor and cylinders as an assembly.

5. Position the motor assembly.

6. Connect the motor electrical connector.

7. Engage the hydraulic line retainers on each side.

8. Position the lift cylinders and install the nuts.

9. Install the two cylinder rod mounting bolts.

10. Install the speakers.

11. Install the screws.

12. NOTE: This step applies to vehicles equipped with the Mach sound system.

Install the screw and connect the electrical connectors.

13. Install the rear quarter trim panel. For additional information, refer to Section.

14. Latch the convertible top.