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.
Removal
NOTE: The convertible top hydraulic components are removed from the vehicle
as an assembly. The
hydraulic components are individually repaired and the system must be bled
before being installed into ...
Bumpers
Torque Specifications
Bumpers
CAUTION: Never apply excessive heat to the bumper cover surface. Heat
could cause
distortion of the bumper cover.
The bumper systems consist of the following components ...
Other materials:
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 Transmiss ...
Exterior Trim and Ornamentation
Torque Specifications
Exterior Trim and Ornamentation
The exterior trim and ornamentation consists of the following
components:
body side scoop
hood scoop (if equipped)
front spoiler (Mach 1)
radiator grille
rear spoiler (if equipped)
...
Removal
Both mounts
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to
Section.
2. Remove the coolant bypass tube. For additional information, refer to Section.
3. Rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise and detach the drive belt from th ...
