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:
Removal
1. Remove the differential assembly from the differential housing. For
additional information, refer
to Differential Case in this section.
2. CAUTION: Record the torque necessary to maintain rotation of the drive
pinion gear
through several revolutions prio ...
Removal
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect
performance of vital
components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A
new part with
the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. ...
Cooling Fan Motor and Shroud
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the degas bottle or coolant expansion tank. For additional
information, refer to Degas
Bottle-4.6L(2V) and 4.6L(4V) in this section.
3. Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connecto ...