2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 24. Install the side quarter trim panel. For additional information, refer to 
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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 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

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 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 converti

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 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

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 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. Positi

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 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 referenc

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 13. If necessary, connect the rear defroster connectors.  Klj .  6 ba
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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 
Convertible Top Material 
Removal 
1. Remove the rear exterior trim mouldings. 
2. Remove the clips. 
3. Remove the 13 Torx® screws and the seal compression panel. 
4. Remov