2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 15. Measure the gap between the front of the side rail and the header. Record the figure and the 
position of the folding top. 
16. Separate the vinyl top cover flap from the rear rail. 
17. Disconnec

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 19. Loosen the bolt, but do not remove it. 
20.
NOTE:  Do not latch the folding top after re- positioning. 
Position the folding top in the full up position. 
21. Disconnect the number two and number

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 23. Disconnect the mounting bracket. 
1. Loosen the bottom bolt. 
2. Remove the upper bolt. 
24. Remove the side rail.  1. Remove the two bolts. 
2. Loosen the bolt. 
Installation  1. Position the sid

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 3.
NOTE:  Line up the marks in the number four bow. 
Tighten the bolt. 
4. Connect the number two and number three bows to the side rail assembly. 
5. Tighten the bolt. 
6. Hand- tighten the two bolts

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 7. Adjust the gap between the front of the side rail and the header to the previously recorded 
dimensions. 
8. Tighten the bolts. 
9. Connect the cable to the rear rail.  10. Attach the vinyl top cov

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 11. Install the speed nut. 
12. Install the headliner screws. 
13. Attach the headliner pin-
type retainers. 
14. Install the rail seal screws.  Klj .  9 ba
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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 15. Install the rail seals. 
16. Install the screws and the front seal. 
17. Install the speaker. 
18. Install the screw. 
19. Install the screw and connect the electrical connectors.  Klj .  10 b

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 20. Position the cylinders and install the nuts. 
21. Install the two cylinder rod mounting bolts. 
22. Install the front safety belt retractor. 
23. Install the bolts.  Klj .  11 ba
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