2003 FORD MUSTANG window

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Convertible Top Assembly —
Rear Window Glass
Removal 1. Remove the rear defrost connectors if necessary.
2. Remove the nuts retaining the well sling and convertible top tacking strips.
3. Remove the three tacking strips.
4. Mark the top of the convertible top skin around the top of all three tacking strips with a grease pencil.
5. Remove the visible staples.
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6. Remove the water diverter.
7. Mark the winter seal at the top, bottom and the forward edge of the rear tacking strip.
8. Remove the winter seal.
9. Lift the rear cover assembly over the convertible top exposing the top of the rear window glass
assembly.
10. Remove all of the staples in the cover assembly along the number four bow. Klj . 2 ba
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11. Remove all of the staples in the rear window glass assembly along the number four bow.
12. Remove the rear window glass assembly.
Installation 1. Overlay the new rear window glass assembly over the old rear window glass assembly and transpose the markings with a grease pencil.
2. Center the V- notch on the new rear window glass assembly to the center mark on the top of the
number four bow.
3. Align the rear window glass assembly to the top groove of the number four bow and staple the entire length. Klj . 3 ba
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4. Starting at the center of the lower rear tacking strip, align the top edge of the rear belt to the
reference line and staple.
5. Repeat the procedure for both rear tacking strip sides.
6. Position and staple the water diverter.
7. If necessary, align the elastic straps with the edge of the rear window glass assembly and staple in place. Klj . 4 ba
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8. Align the center line mark on the cover assembly to the V-
notch on the rear window glass
assembly and staple the entire length.
9. Align the top edge of the quarter tacking strip to the reference line on the convertible top cover and staple.
10. Install the tacking strips over the body studs.
11. Tighten the tacking strip nuts.
12. Install the well sling. Klj . 5 ba
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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 Convertible Top Assembly —
Rear Window Glass in this section.
3. NOTE: Mark the old stay pad staple locations and transfer to the new stay pads.
Remove the staples from all of the bows.
Installation 1. Staple the stay pad to the number one bow.
2. NOTE: The stay pad should be tight between the number one and number four bows.
Staple the stay pad to the number four bow.
3. Cut the excess stay pad material from the rear of the number four bow.
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4. Staple the stay pad to the number two bow.
5. Staple the stay pad to the number three bow.
6. Install the rear window glass. For additional information, refer to
Convertible Top Assembly —
Rear Window Glass in this section.
7. Install the convertible top material. For additional information, refer to Convertible Top Material in this section. Klj . 2 ba
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Frame Assembly
Underbody misalignment can affect front and rear wheel alignment, the operation of the suspension
parts and drivetrain operation. Window glass cracks, door and window opening concerns, and air or
water leaks at the doors are often caused by improperly tightened bolts and body misalignment.
Every structural member and outer panel is designed to offer the maximum protection in the event of a
collision.
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