Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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 the vehicle.

Hydraulic system

1. Unlatch the convertible top.

2. Remove the rear quarter trim panel. For additional information, refer to Section.

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

Remove the screw and disconnect the electrical connectors.

Hydraulic System, Lift Cylinder and Motor

4. Remove the screws.

Hydraulic System, Lift Cylinder and Motor

5. Remove the speakers.

6. Remove the two cylinder rod mounting bolts.

Hydraulic System, Lift Cylinder and Motor

7. Fully lower the lift cylinders.

8. Remove the nuts and the lift cylinders.

Hydraulic System, Lift Cylinder and Motor

9. Release the hydraulic line retainers on each side.

Hydraulic System, Lift Cylinder and Motor

10. Disconnect the motor electrical connector.

Hydraulic System, Lift Cylinder and Motor

11. Pull up on the motor to release the rubber retainers.

Hydraulic System, Lift Cylinder and Motor

12. Remove the motor and cylinders as an assembly.

Lift cylinder

13. NOTE: Prior to their removal, mark the upper and lower hydraulic lines to insure correct installation on the new cylinder.

Remove the hydraulic lines from the cylinder.

Lift cylinder

Motor assembly

14. NOTE: Prior to removal, mark the hydraulic lines to insure correct installation of the motor assembly.

Remove the hydraulic lines from the motor assembly.

Motor assembly

    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 ...

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    Camber and Caster Adjustment - Front
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