Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Installation
1. Align the center mark on the cover assembly to the V-notch on the rear glass assembly and staple the entire length of the number four bow.
2. Center the listing sleeve on the bottom of the folding top number two bow.
3. Position the listing sleeve onto the number two bow with the headliner retainer.
4. Install the screws for the number two bow.
5. Pull the roof headlining over the top of the folding top header (number one bow) and staple the underside.
6. Connect the headliner front elastic strip with the speed nut.
7. Pull the folding top tension cable through the retainer in the roof outside cover.
8. Engage the cable to the spring retainer.
9. Staple the flap at the front of the roof outside cover to the tacking strip on the underside of the folding top header panel.
10. Pull the front corner of the roof outside cover over the folding top header and staple to the tacking strip.
11. Fold the tab under the folding top header (number one bow) and clamp.
12. Staple the rear of the roof outside cover to the side tacking strip.
13. NOTE: Make sure there are no wrinkles in the roof outside cover.
Install the remaining staples along the rear of the roof outside cover.
14. Install the folding top tension cable through the eyelet of the roof outside cover.
15. Position the headliner retainer to the number three and four bow and install the screws.
16. NOTE: Make sure there are no wrinkles on the top of the roof outside cover.
Support the top and staple the underside of the folding top header panel from the center to the sides.
17. Install the screws through the headlining and the strap into the front side rail.
18. Position the center elastic strap to the rear of the folding top center rail and install the screw.
19. Position the rear elastic strap and install the screw.
20. Position the rear elastic strap and install the screw.
21. Trim the excess roof outside cover along the rear tacking strips and around the tacking strip mounting holes.
22. NOTE: Install new plastic roof headlining retaining pins if they were removed.
Engage the roof headlining into the folding roof rear side rail.
23. Install the seal compression panel.
24. Install two-sided tape on the rear rail.
25. Install the flap onto the rear rail.
26. Install the rear weatherstrip retainers.
27. Install the clips.
28. Install the exterior mouldings.
Removal
1. Remove the rear exterior trim mouldings.
2. Remove the clips
3. Remove the 13 Torx screws and the seal compression panel.
4. Remove the staples.
5. Remove the staples from the number one b ...
Stay Pad - Convertible Top
Removal
1. Remove the convertible top material. For additional information, refer to
Convertible Top
Material in this section.
2. Remove the rear window glass. For additional information, refer to
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Other materials:
Manifold Gauge Set Connection
Special Tool(s)
R-134a Manifold Gauge Set
176-R032A or equivalent
1. Turn both valves on the R-134a Manifold Gauge Set clockwise to close the
low- and highpressure
hoses to the center manifold and center hose.
2. Remove the A/C charging valv ...
Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) (Diagnosis and Testing)
Special Tool(s)
ChassisEAR
107-R2102 or equivalent
Electronic Vibration Analyzer
100-F027 (014-00344) or
equivalent
EngineEAR
107-R2100 or equivalent
Ultrasonic Leak Detector
134-R0135 or equivalent
T ...
Washer Pump
Removal
1. Remove the LF wheel and tire. Refer to Section.
2. Position the front portion of the LF inner splash shield aside.
3. WARNING: Windshield washer solution contains methanol, which is
poisonous.
Observe all cautions and warnings indicate ...
