MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Body & Paint

Convertible Top Material

501-18 Convertible Top

2016 MustangConvertibleReference 1,617 / 6,619HTML edition
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Remove all rivet pieces from inside all of the cross bows.

1. NOTE: It may be necessary to force compressed air into multiple rivet holes in the cross bows to get all rivet pieces out of the cross bows.

Using an air nozzle and compressed air, blow into each cross bow to force the rivet pieces to the outer ends of the cross bows for removal.

2. NOTE: Check both ends of each cross bow to make sure all rivet pieces are removed from the vehicle

At the ends of the cross bows, collect all rivet pieces and verify that all rivet ends are accounted for.

Convertible Top Material — original illustration 1, reference 1617Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

12. NOTE: The convertible top headliner trim ring is permanently attached to the convertible top headliner, and the rear window glass frame is permanently attached to the convertible top material.

Some retaining clips may stay on the rear window glass frame. Remove from the rear window glass frame and position all retaining clips on the convertible top headliner trim ring at the location where they were removed.

For installation, begin with the top 2 corners when attaching the convertible top headliner trim ring to the rear window glass frame. This ensures proper alignment as the convertible top headliner trim ring is attached around the rear window glass frame.

View shown is with the convertible top off vehicle for clarity.

Beginning on the top corners of the rear window glass frame, carefully pry the convertible top headliner trim ring from the rear window glass frame.

Source reference 1617

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