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.
4. Remove the screws.
5. Remove the speakers.
6. Remove the two cylinder rod mounting bolts.
7. Fully lower the lift cylinders.
8. Remove the nuts and the lift cylinders.
9. Release the hydraulic line retainers on each side.
10. Disconnect the motor electrical connector.
11. Pull up on the motor to release the rubber retainers.
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.
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.
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 ...
Other materials:
Torque Converter Cleaning And Inspection
Material
Item
Specification
MERCON V Automatic
Transmission Fluid
XT-5-QM, XT-5-DM
MERCON V
1. If a new torque converter is being installed, continue with Substep 2 of
Step 2.
2. If a new torque converter is not being installed, the fol ...
Assembly
1. Lubricate all components with the recommended transmission fluid when
reassembling.
2. Using the special tools, press the output shaft front bearing on the output
shaft.
3. Install the third gear bearing.
Apply petroleum jelly to the bearing.
4. I ...
Removal
CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical
charges. If exposed to
these charges, damage may result.
1. Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information,
refer to Section.
2. Remove the passenger air bag module. For ...
