MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Body & Paint

Convertible Top Trough Assembly

501-18 Convertible Top

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501-18 Convertible Top 2016 Mustang

Removal and Installation Procedure revision date: 01/13/2015

Convertible Top Trough Assembly

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Many procedure views are with the convertible top in the fully closed position showing tension on the convertible top material. Actual position should be approximately 25-50 percent open allowing slack in the convertible top material and other components for serviceability.

1. Remove the convertible top assembly. Refer to: Convertible Top Assembly (501-18 Convertible Top, Removal and Installation).

2. Remove the convertible top trough assembly to inner body panel push pin retainers.

Convertible Top Trough Assembly — original illustration 1, reference 1640Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

3. NOTE: LH shown, RH side similar.

The water drain fitting should not be removed from the flexible water bag portion of the convertible top trough assembly.

On both sides, from inside the convertible top trough assembly. Carefully pull up on the flexible water bag portion of the convertible top trough assembly and the water drain fitting to release the water drain fitting from the inner body panel grommet/drain hose.

Source reference 1640

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