2003 FORD MUSTANG battery

Installation
1. NOTE: Prior to installing the mounting arm and pivot shaft, install the retaining clip onto the end
of the mounting arm and pivot shaft linkage.
Install the mounting arm and pivot shaft.
1. Install through the RH cowl chamber opening.
2. Install the bolts.
2. NOTE: It is necessary to lower the hood to install the mounting arm and pivot shaft linkage onto
the wiper motor output shaft.
Install the mounting arm and pivot shaft linkage onto the wiper motor output shaft.
zSnap the mounting arm and pivot shaft linkage onto the wiper motor output shaft.
3. NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms
may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven
16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.
Reconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Cycle the wiper motor to the park position. Klj . 2 ba
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Motor —
Windshield Wiper
Removal
CAUTION: The internal permanent magnets used in the windshield wiper motor are made
of a glass- like material. To avoid damaging the magnets, do not strike the motor with a hammer
or any other object.
NOTE: The windshield wiper motor is not a repairable item. If worn or damaged, install a new wiper
motor.
1. Park the windshield wipers in the full upright position. This will allow for easy access to the retaining clip on the wiper motor output shaft.
2. Remove the cowl top vent panels.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Disconnect the mounting arm and pivot shaft linkage from the wiper motor output shaft. 1. Remove the clip.
2. Disconnect the mounting arm and pivot shaft linkage.
5. Remove the wiper motor. 1. Disconnect the electrical connector. 2. Remove the bolts. SECTION 501-
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Installation
1. NOTE: Install the retaining clip onto the mounting arm and pivot shaft linkage prior to the
installation of the wiper motor.
Install the wiper motor
1. Install the bolts.
2. Connect the electrical connector.
2. Snap the mounting arm and pivot shaft linkage onto the wiper motor output shaft.
3. NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms
may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven
16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.
Reconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Cycle the wiper motor to the park position.
5. Install the cowl top vent panels. zAdjust pivot arms as necessary. Refer to Wiper Blade and Pivot Arm Adjustment . Klj . 2 ba
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Convertible Top
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell
103 , for schematic and connector information.
Principles of Operation
The convertible top will only operate with the parking brake engaged and the ignition switch in the RUN
position. When the parking brake is engaged, the raise and lower relay coils are grounded through the
parking brake switch. The convertible top switch supplies power to the raise or lower relay coil when
raise or lower is selected. This power energizes the coil causing the relay contacts to close which
supplies battery power to the convertible top motor/pump assembly. The normal state of the relay is
connected to ground. When the raise or lower relay is operating, the other relay remains in its normal
state supplying the motor/pump ground.
Convertible Top Adjustments
The convertible top adjustments must be made by a qualified technician.
Inspection and Verification 1. Verify the customer concern by operating the system.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.
3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
4. If the concern is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the Symptom Chart.
SECTION 501-
18: Convertible Top 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
73 III Automotive Meter
105-
R0057 or equivalent
Visual Inspection Chart Mechanical Electrical
z
Convertible top brackets and
frame
z Hydraulic motor and pump
z Hydraulic lift cylinders
z Door and quarter window glass
adjustment z
Central junction box (CJB) Fuse 20 (15A)
z Battery junction box (BJB) circuit breaker
CONV TOP (30A)
z Wiring harness
z Loose or corroded connections
z Raise or lower relays
z Parking brake switch
z Convertible top switch Klj . 1 ba
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circuit 588 (VT), harness side.
z Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? Top Switch in this
section. TEST the
system for normal
operation.
No
REPAIR Circuit 588
(VT). TEST the
system for normal
operation. A6 CHECK CIRCUIT 688 (GY/LB) FOR OPEN
z
Key in OFF position.
z Disconnect: Convertible Top Switch C3115.
z Measure the resistance between convertible top switch C3115 pin
5, circuit 688 (GY/LB), harness side and lower relay C4064 pin 85,
circuit 688 (GY/LB), harness side.
z Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? Yes
INSTALL a new
convertible top switch.
REFER to
Convertible Top Switch in this
section. TEST the
system for normal
operation.
No
REPAIR circuit 688
(GY/LB). TEST the
system for normal
operation. A7 CHECK THE BATTERY SUPPLY TO THE RELAYS
z
Measure the voltage between raise relay C4063 pin 87, circuit 170
(RD/LB), harness side and ground; and between lower relay
C4064 pin 87, circuit 170 (RD/LB), harness side and ground.
z Are the voltages greater than 10 volts? Yes
GO to
A8 .
No
REPAIR circuit 170
(RD/LB). TEST the
system for normal
operation. A8 CHECK CIRCUIT 1205 (BK) FOR AN OPEN
z
Key in OFF position.
z Measure the resistance between raise relay C4063 pin 87A,
circuit 1205 (BK), harness side and ground; and between lower
relay C4064 pin 87A, circuit 1205 (BK), harness side and ground. Yes
GO to
A9 .
No
REPAIR the circuit.
TEST the system for
normal operation. Klj . 4 ba
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current and historical DTCs through the DLC, using a scan tool. If the air bag indicator does not
function, and the system detects a fault condition, the RCM will signal the GEM to activate an audible
chime. The chime is a series of five sets of five tone bursts. If the chime is heard, the SRS and the air
bag indicator require repair.
LFCs are prioritized. If two or more faults occur at the same time, the fault having the highest priority
will be displayed. After that fault has been corrected, the next highest priority fault will be displayed.
The RCM includes a backup power supply. This feature provides sufficient backup power to deploy the
air bags in the event that the ignition circuit is damaged in a collision before the safing and air bag
sensors determine that deployment is required. The backup power supply will deplete its stored energy
approximately one minute after the battery ground cable is disconnected.
Electrical System
The electrical system that supports the air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS):
zis powered from the battery through the ignition circuit.
z provides the electrical path from the restraints control module (RCM) to the air bag modules.
z provides the electrical path from the RCM to the air bag indicator.
z provides the electrical path from the RCM to the data link connector (DLC).
z provides the electrical path from the RCM to the generic electronic module (GEM).
Sensor WARNING: The restraints control module (RCM) orientation is critical for proper system
operation. If a vehicle equipped with an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) has been
involved in a collision in which the center tunnel area has been damaged, inspect the mounting
and bracket for deformation. If damaged, the RCM must be replaced whether or not the air bags
have deployed. In addition, make sure the area of the RCM mounting is restored to its original
condition.
The SRS contains two sensors which are integral to the RCM. The RCM is mounted on the center
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To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and
wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if
equipped).
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to
Section 414 - 01 .
2. Wait at least one minute for the backup power supply in the restraints control module (RCM) to deplete its stored energy.
3. WARNING: Carry a live air bag module with the air bag and trim cover pointed away
from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental
deployment.
WARNING: Do not set an air bag module down with the trim cover face down. This
will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
Remove the driver air bag module from the vehicle. Refer to Driver Air Bag Module in this
section.
4. WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only.
Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and
possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
Connect a restraint system diagnostic tool to the vehicle harness at the top of the steering
column.
5. Disconnect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
6. WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only.
Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and
possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
Connect a restraint system diagnostic tool to the vehicle harness.
7. Reconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
Reactivation Procedure 1. WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool must be removed and the air bag
modules reconnected when the system is reactivated to avoid non- deployment in a
collision, resulting in possible personal injury.
WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only.
Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and
possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Wait at least one minute for the backup power supply in the restraints control module (RCM) to deplete its stored energy.
3. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the vehicle harness connector at the top of the Klj . 3 ba
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steering column.
4. WARNING: Carry a live air bag module with the air bag and trim cover pointed away
from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental
deployment.
Install the driver air bag module. Refer to Driver Air Bag Module in this section.
5. WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only.
Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and
possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the vehicle harness connector at the
passenger air bag module.
6. Connect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
7. Reconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
8. Prove out the system.
Prove Out Procedure
Turn the ignition switch from the OFF to the RUN position and visually monitor the air bag indicator
with the air bag modules or restraint system diagnostic tools installed. The air bag indicator will light
continuously for approximately six seconds and then turn off. If an air bag supplemental restraint
system (SRS) fault is present, the air bag indicator will either: zfail to light.
z remain lit continuously.
z flash.
The flashing might not occur until approximately 30 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned
from the OFF to the RUN position. This is the time required for the restraints control module (RCM) to
complete the testing of the SRS. If the air bag indicator is inoperative and an SRS fault exists, a chime
will sound in a pattern of five sets of five beeps. If this occurs, the air bag indicator will need to be
repaired before diagnosis can continue.
Glossary
Restraint System Diagnostic Tool
Restraint system diagnostic tools are used to simulate air bag module connections to the system.
Disconnect the Component
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