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PART 18-1 PAGE

INTERIOR TRIM AND LANDAUTOP COVER .18- 1

PART 18-3CONVERTIBLE TOP

PAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19

PART 18-2SEATS. . . . . . . . . . . . .18-11

INTERIOR TRIM AND LANDAU TOP COVER

Page. .18- 1. .18- 3. .18- 7

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.18- 9

.18- 9

Section

4 Console 5 Roof Outside Cover.

Section

I Door and Quarter Trim Panels2 Headlining 3 Instrument Panel Safety Cover.

DOOR AND QUARTER TRIM PANELS

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONBasically, all door and quarter

trim panels are retained in the samemanner. In view of this, one removaland installation procedure will coverall models.

1. Remove the window regulatorhandle and the four inside handleretaining screws and remove thehandles from their shafts.

2. Remove any screws retainingthe trim panel to the inner panel,such as the arm rest retaining screws(Fig. I).

7. Make sure that all the retainingclips are installed in the trim panel.Place the upper edge of the trimpanel in the retainer, bow the trimpanel, and then insert the lower edgeinto the retainer. Push the retainingclips into the holes in the door innerpanel.

8. Install the arm rest retainingscrews.

9. Place the friction plate againstthe trim panel and push the handleonto the shaft. Install the handle re-taining screws.

3. With a putty knife, pry the trimpanel retaining clips out of the innerpanel at each side.

4. Bow the trim panel out of theretainers, and carefully loosen thewater shield, if necessary.

5. Place a daub of sealer oY.er eachtrim retaining clip hole to seal theretaining clips when they are pushedinto the door. Also, apply this sealeraround tJIe window regulator shaftand other existing holes.

6. Fasten the water shield to theinner panel (Figs. 2 and 3).

GROUP 18 - TRIM, SEATS, AND CONVERTIBLE TOP18-2

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18-3PART 18-1 - INTERIOR TRIM AND LANDAU TOP (OVER

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HEADLINING

rear seat cushion.17. Clean " the interior and head-

lining.

MUSTANG (MODEL 63)1. Remove the sun visors and the

inside rear view mirror.2. Remove the roof headlining

side front retainer from each A pil-lar (Fig. 6- View BB).

3. Remove 5 screws and removethe back window upper garnishmoulding.

4. Remove 4 screws and removethe quarter trim upper front mould-ings and caps (Fig. 7).

S. Remove 5 screws and removethe quarter trim upper front panel.

6. Remove the windlace from thedoor openings (Fig. 6).

7. Cut the headlining at the wind-shield weatherstrip and loosen theheadlining.

8. Cut the headlining at the backwindow weatherstrip and loosen theheadlining.

9. Pull the headlining from thedoor opening pinch weld, disconnectthe bows, and remove the headlining.

10. Place the old and new head-linings on a clean surface and trans-fer the bows to the new headlining.The bows are color coded on oneend for identification (Fig. 6).

11. Position the headlining in thecar and install the roof bows in theside rails.

12. Apply trim cement (C2AZ-19C525-A) to the back side of the

rial from the headlining around theback window.

5. Apply trim cement around theback window flange and around themating headlining edge. Tuck theheadlining under the back windowweatherstrip and pullout any wrin-kles.

6. Apply trim cement around therear quarter area and to the matingsurface of the headlining. Hook theheadlining material over the retain-ing strips and bend the retainer tabsdown.

7. Apply trim cement to the roofheader and to the mating surfacearound the front of the headlining.

8. Position the headlining to theroof header and pullout any wrin-kles.

9. Apply trim cement around thedoor openings and mating surface ofthe headlining. Steam between theheadlining panels as required to helpremove any wrinkles and secure theheadlining perimeter.

10. Trim the excess headliningmaterial.

11. Install the package tray andquarter trim panels.

12. Install the coat hooks anddome light lens.

13. Install the windshield upperand side interior mouldings.

14. Install the windlace aroundthe door openings.

15. Install the rear view mirrorand sun visors.

16. Install the rear seat back and

COMET-FALCON-FAIRLANEREMOVAL

1. Remove the sun visors and rearview mirror.

2. Remove the windshield sideand upper garnish mouldings.

3. Pull the door opening weather-strips down far enough to provideaccess to the headlining perimeter.

4. Remove the rear seat cushionand seat back.

s. Remove the quarter trimpanels.

6. Remove the rear package traytrim panel.

7. Remove the coat hooks and thedome light lens assemblies.

8. Unhook the headlining fromthe rear quarter retaining strips.

9. Cut the headlining loose aroundthe back window.

10. Peel the headlining fromaround the windshield and dooropenings (Figs. 4 and 5).

11. Unhook the headlining sup-port rods and remove the headliningassembly from the car.

INSTALLATION1. Unpack and layout the new

headlining.2. Transfer the support rods from

the old headlining to the new one.3. Position tile headlining in the

car and insert the support rod endsinto their respective retaining holesin the roof side rails.

4. Measure and trim excess mate-

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headlining at the back window open-ing.

13. Tuck the headlining under theback window weatherstrip. Smoothout any wrinkles or gathering andtrim off any excess material.

14. Apply trim cement (C2AZ-19C525-A) to the back side of theheadlining at the windshield opening.

15. Tuck the headlining under thewindshield weatherstrip. Smooth outany wrinkles or gathering and trimoff any excess material.

16. Apply trim cement (C2AZ-19C525-A) to the roof side rails atthe door openings. Position the head-lining to the side rails and trim offany excess material (Fig. 6).

17. Install the windlace in thedoor openings.

18. Install the roof headlining sidefront retainer at each A pillar.

19. Install the inside rear viewmirror and sun visors.

20. Install the right and left quar-ter trim upper front panels (Fig. 7).

21. Install the quarter trim upperfront mouldings and front caps.FIG. 7-lnterior Mouldings and Quarter Trim Panel Installation

18-6 GROUP 18 - TRIM, SEATS, AND CONVERTIBLE TOP

22. Install the back window uppergarnish moulding.

23. Clean all mouldings and re-move any headlining scraps from thecar.

MUSTANG (MODEL 65)1. Remove the rear seat cushion

and seat back and remove the quar-ter trim panels.

2. Remove 2 clips and retainersand remove the package tray.

3. Bend back the headlining low-er rear side retaining strip tabs(Fig. 8).

4. Remove the coat hanger hooks.5. Remove the sun visors.6. Remove the headlining retain-

er from each A pillar (Fig. 8).7. Remove 3 screws and remove

the rear view mirror.8. Remove the door opening wind-

lace from each side of the body.9. Cut the headlining along the

edge of the windshield and backwindow weatherstrips.

10. Remove the headlining fromthe right and left sides in the packagetray area. Then, remove the head-lining from the roof side rails andremove it from the car.

11. Place the new and old head-lining on a clean surface and trans-fer the headlining support wires insequence to the new headlining. Theroof bows are color coded on oneend. When ordering new roof bows,be sure to note the color code.

12. Position the headlining in thecar and install the rear support wireand 2 rear support retainers. Then,install the remaining support wires,working towards the front of the car.

13. Trim the headlining at thewindshield header, leaving approxi-mately 1/2 inch of material for tuck-ing under the windshield headerweatherstrip.

14. Apply trim cement to thewindshield header and, starting fromthe center, cement the headlining tothe header. Insert the remaining head-

lining material under the windshieldheader weatherstrip.

15. Trim the headlining at therear window, leaving approximately1/2 inch of material for tucking underthe weatherstrip. Apply trim cementto the rear window upper rail and,starting from the center, cement theheadlining to the upper rail. Insertthe remaining material under the rearwindow weatherstrip.

16. Pull the headlining down atthe sides to remove wrinkles. Cut thelistings at each end to eliminate gath-ering of the material.

17. Apply trim cement to the leftroof side rail over the door and quar-ter window. Pull the headlining downto remove wrinkles and cement it inplace. Then, trim the headlining asnecessary. Cement and trim the rightside the same way.

18. Straighten the metal prongs(View AA-Fig. 8) at the packagetray area; attach the headlining to theprongs and bend the prongs down as

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PART 18-1 - INTERIOR TRIM AND LANDAU TOP COVER 18-7

23. Slide the package tray into po-sition and install the retainers andclips. Then, install the quarter trimpanels and rear seat back and cush-ion.

side windlace at the door and win-dow openings.

21. Install the headlining retainerat the A pillar (View DD).

22. Install the rear view mirror,sun visors. and coat hooks.

shown.19. Roll the lower rear side re-

taining strips into the headlining andretain them by bending the tabs(View AA).

20. Install the right and left roof

INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY COVER

7. Pry up and remove the safetycover.

8. Position the new safety coverto the instrument panel (Figs. 9 and10).

9. Install the safety cover retain-ing nuts.

10. Position the instrument clus-ter to the wstrument panel. Connectthe wiring connectors and the speed-ometer cable. Install the light sockets.

11. Install the instrument clusterretaining screws.

12. Comet: Position the radiospeaker grille and snap the retainetsin place.

13. Fairlane: Install the radiocontrol shaft retaining nuts and theradio control knobs.

14. Position the glove box linerin place and install the glove boxliner retaining screws.

MUSTANG1. Remove the right and left side

lower mouldings (Fig. 11) and theupper retaining mouldings.

2. Remove the radio speakergrille.

3. Remove 2 nuts retaining thecover above the radio (View DD),and pull the cover from the instru-ment panel.

4. Using solvent, clean the oldcement from the instrument panelmounting surfaces.

5. Apply cement to the instru-ment panel mounting surface andcover. Position the cover on the in-strument panel and install the 2 re-taining nuts in the area over theradio.

6. Install the radio speaker grille,upper retaining/mouldings, and low-er mouldings.

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONCOMET, FALCON, FAIRLANE

1. Open the glove box door. Re-move the glove box liner retainingscrews and remove the glove boxliner.

2. Fairlane: Remove the radiocontrol knobs and the control shaftretaining nuts.

3. Comet: Remove the radiospeaker grill by prying upward torelease the two retaining clips.

4. Remove the instrument clusterretaining screws.

5. Pull the instrument cluster outfar enough to disconnect the speed-ometer cable, light sockets and wir-ing connectors from the instrumentcluster. Remove the instrumentcluster.

6. Remove the nuts retaining thesafety cover to the instrument panel.

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CONSOLE

3. Remove 2 screws from insidethe glove box (if equipped).

4. Lift the console rear end upand remove the console from the car.

5. Position tpe console to the floorpan and instal( the attaching screws.

6. Install the gear shift lever knobor handle.

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONMUSTANG

The Mustang has 2 optional con-soles; one is used when air condition-ing is installed and one is used with-out air conditioning. Models that arenot equipped with air conditioning

have a glove box at the front end ofthe console. Models equipped withair conditioning do not have theglove box.

1. Remove the knob or handlefrom the gear shift selector lever.

2. Remove 3 screws from eachside of the console in the seat area.

ROOF OUTSIDE COVER

access to the side belt moulding re-tainer nuts (Fig. 12).

4. Remove the side and rear beltmouldings.

5. Remove the back window out-side mouldings. Remove the backwindow and weatherstrip.

6. Remove the windshield wiperarm assemblies and remove the topcowl panel.

COMET, FALCON, FAIRLANEREMOVAL

1. Remove the rear seat cushionback and quarter trim panels.

2. Remove the quarter trim panelretainer mouldings and quarter win-dow garnish mouldings.

3. Remove the package tray pan-el and loosen the headlining in thequarter area sufficiently to permit

7. Remove the side, top and bot-tom windshield outside mouldings.

8. From within the vehicle re-move the rear view mirror assembly,the windshield pillar cap mouldingsand the plastic windshield headermoulding.

9. Cut the windshield sealer asdescribed in Part 17-3 and removethe windshield.

GROUP 181 8-10 TRIM, SEATS, AND CONVERTIBLE TOP

10. Remove the sealer from thewindshield pinch weld flange andremove the moulding retainer clips.

11. Remove the drip rail mould-ing and then using a 0.128 to 0.132inch diameter drill, remove the riv-ets from the drip rail cover retainersand discard the retainers.

12. Remove the staples from thefront and back window opening thatare retaining the cover and removethe cover from the roof.

13. Remove the old adhesive fromthe roof area with a scraper or usean appropriate cleaning solvent. Itis extremely important that the en-tire roof and drip rails are thorough-ly cleaned.

INSTALLATIONIt is recommended that drive nails

be substituted for the staples shownin Fig. 12.

Wherever possible, use the exist-ing drive nail or screw holes. There-fore, each location should be identi-fied on the pinch weld flange witha wax crayon.

Seal all unused holes with eitherCIAZ-19627-A Pressure SensitizedTape or AB-19560-A caulking cord.

1. Carefully position the outside

cover on the roof panel. (Fore andAft center punch marks have beenprovided in the cover for centeringpurposes. )

2. With the cover properly posi-tioned and temporarily secured, ap-ply an even coating of C2AZ-19C-525-A adhesive to the roof panel anda like amount to the correspondingarea of the roof outside cover as-sembly. For best results, secure lim-ited sections at a time. Make certainthat the adhesive is not lumpy as itwill be objectionable from an appear-ance standpoint.

3. Using a 0.128 to 0.132 inchdiameter drill, pierce the vinyl mate-rial at the existing staple or screwhole locations. Install drive nails ineach of the holes.

4. Position both drip rail retainersand, using the same drill referred toabove, pierce the vinyl at each ofthe holes. Install the Pop rivets fromthe underside of the drip rail exceptat the extreme rear hole in whichcase the rivet should be insertedfrom the retainer side.

5. Trim the excess cover materialfrom around the entire perimeter.

6. Apply sealer C3AZ-19562-A

(for white tops) or sealer C3AZ-19562-B (for black tops) over theentire surface of the drip rail re-tainers. With the drip rail properlysealed, a minimum depth of Va inchshould be retained for adequate waterdrainage. Place masking tape on thecover assembly for the entire lengthof the drip rail before applying seal-er. After sealer has been applied,remove the tape.

7. Install the drip rail moul~ings.8. Install the back belt center and

side mouldings.9. Reposition and secure the head-

lining.10. Install the back window and

outside window mouldings.11. Install the quarter trim panel

retainer mouldings and quarter win-dow garnish mouldings.

12. Install the package tray panel,quarter panels, rear seat back andseat cushion.

13. Install the windshield.14. Install the windshield interior

garnish mouldings and sun visor as-semblies.

15. Install the windshield exteriormouldings, retainers, and windshieldwiper blade assemblies.

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SEATS

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18-18-18-18-18-18-

Section

1 Standard Seats-Removal and InstallationSeatandSeatTrack Front Seat Cushion and Back. . . . . . . . .

Rear Seat Cushion and Back. . . . . . . . . .Front Seat Cushion Cover. . . . . . . . . . . .Rear Seat Cushion Cover

Front Seat Back Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . .

RearSeatBackCover 2 Bucket Seats-Removal and Installation

SeatandSeatTrack Front S~at Cushion Cover. . . . . . . . . .

Front Seat Back Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . .

ST ANDARD SEATS

5. Position the seat back in the carand engage the seat with the upperhooks.

6. Install the seat back lower re-taining screws and the removed armrest. Then install the rear seat cush-ion.

move the seat assembly from the seattrack.

3. On cars with a solid seat back,remove the bolts and washers at-taching the seat back to the seatcushion frame. Before being able toremove the attaching bo~ts it is nec-essary to remove the seat back andseat cushion trim from the bolts.

4. On cars with a split front seatback, remove the hairpin clip fromthe center seat back stud and theseat cushion stud. Before being ableto remove the hair pin clips it isnecessary to remove the pivot covers.

5. Position the seat back assem-bly on the seat. On cars with thesplit seat back, install the hairpinclip at the seat center bracket andthe seat cushion stud and installthe pivot covers.

6. On a car with a solid seat back,install the bolts and washers attach-ing the seat back to the seat and fas-ten the seat back and seat cushioncover trim with hog rings.

7. Position the seat cushion on theseat track and install the retainingbolts if removed.

8. Install the front seat and seattrack in the car.

FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVERFig. 2 shows a front seat cushion

buildup. Seat cushions for all modelsare built up in basically the samemanner. Therefore" when installingnew seat cushion covers or pads, re-fer to Fig. 2 for the location of listingwires, hog rings, anti-squeak pads,and seat pad stack-up.

1. Remove the seat and seat trackassembly.

2. On models with a solid seatback, remove the bolts and washersattaching the seat back to the seatcushion frame.

3. On models with a split seatback, remove the seat back outersupport arm covers and remove thehairpin clips from the pivot pins.

4. On models with a split seatback, remove the retaining screwfrom the seat back center supporttrim cover and remove the seat backcenter pivot hair pin clips.

5. Remove the seat back assem-bly.

6. Remove the seat back stopplates from the seat cushion.

7. Remove the hog rings retainingthe seat cushion cover and removethe cover (Fig. 2). Inspect the padand replace it if necessary.

8. Transfer the listing wires to thenew cover.

9. With the seat cushion assemblyright side up, make sure that the padsare stacked properly and centered;then place the cover over the pads tohold them in position.

REAR SEAT CUSHIONAND/OR BACK

1. Lift the rear seat cushion andpull it forward to remove it from thecar.

1. Remove one rear seat arm rest(two-door sedans).

3. Remove 2 rear seat back attach-ing screws located at the bottom ofthe seat back.

4. Lift up on the seat back to dis-engage the seat from the upper hooksand remove the seat back from thecar.

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

SEAT AND SEAT TRACKWork, other than that of minor

nature, is more easily performedwhen the front seat assembly is re-moved from the car.

1. Remove the nuts retaining theseat tracks to the floor pan. Ifequipped with power seats, discon-nect the seat wiring loom connector.Lift the seat assembly from the car(Fig. 1).

2. Disconnect and remove the re-lease cable from the seat frame.Remove the seat tracks from the seatframe.

3. Transfer the seat adjusting lev-er knob and the retracting springs,if necessary, to the new track as-sembly.

4. Position the seat tracks on theseat frame and install the retainingbolts and release cable.

5. Position the seat assembly inthe car and install the retaining boltsand nuts.

Release Cable Adjustment. Re-lease cable maladjustment will affectonly the right side of the seat. Incase the latch retaining the trackfails to release, turn the release cableturnbuckle or eye bolt enough turnsto shorten the release cable travelsufficiently to release the track latch.If the latch fails to secure the seattravel, turn the release cable turn-buckle or eye bolt to lengthen therelease cable enough to allow thelatch to snap in the locking position.

FRONT SEAT CUSHIONAND/OR BACK

1. Remove the front seat and seattrack from the car if the cushion is tobe replaced.

2. To replace the seat cushion, re-

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equipped, to the new cushion cover.5. Position the new cushion cover

on the seat frame and springs and at-tach it in place with hog rings (Fig. 3).

6. Install the seat cushion in thecar.

assemblies, and repair or replace asnecessary.

6. Carefully place the cover overthe seat frame and pad assembly.Pull the cover taut over the pads,hook the listing wires on the seatspring assembly tabs and install thehog rings (Figs. 4 and 5).

7. Cut a hole in the cover for theash receptacle retainer, if equipped,and install the receptacle assembly.

8. Install the seat back to the seatcushion.

FRONT SEAT BACK COVERRepairs to seat backs are per-

formed out of the car and areusually limited to replacement oftom or burned seat covers. In a fewinstances, the pads may be damagedand require replacement.

Figs. 4 and 5 show a front seatback build-up. Seat backs for allother models are built up in basicallythe same manner. Therefore, wheninstalling new seat back covers 01pads, refer to Figs. 4 and 5 for thelocation of listing wires, hog rings,anti-squeak pads, and seat pad stack-un.

10. Carefully turn the seat assem-bly over so that the pads do not shiftout of position.

11. After centering the cover andstraightening the seams along thefront edge of the cushion, fasten thecover to the front of the seat framewith hog rings. Make sure that thehog rings encircle the listing wire. In-stall! hog ring in each hole providedin the seat cushion frame.

12. At the rear of the seat assem-bly, pull the cover taut over thepads, and install hog rings at theseat frame.

13. Fasten the side of the coverto the seat frame side with hog ringsthrough the holes provided (Fig. 2).

14. Install the seat back stopplates and the seat back.

15. Install the seat tracks to thecushion and the seat assembly in thecar.

REAR SEAT BACK COVER1. Remove the rear seat back

from the car.2. Remove the hog rings retaining

the seat back cover to the frame andremove the rear seat back cover.

3. Transfer the listing wires to thenew cover.

4. Position the new cover on thepad and seat frame and secure it inplace with hog rings (Fig. 6).

5. Install the rear seat back inthe car.

REAR SEAT CUSmON COVER1. Remove the rear seat cushion

from the car by lifting on the front ofthe seat and pulling it forward.

2. Remove the cushion cover hogrings and remove the cushion coverfrom the seat frame.

3. Inspect the pad and replace itif necessary.

4. Transfer the listing wire, if

.1. Remove the seat back.2. Remove the ash receptacle and

ash receptacle retainer, if equipped.3. Remove the hog rings retain-

ing the seat back cover to the frame.Unhook the listing wires from theseat spring assembly tabs, and re-move the cover (Figs. 4 and 5).

4. Transfer the listing wire to thenew seat back cover.

S. Inspect the seat pad and spring

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shield and the seat back pivot sidecover.

11. Install the seat on the seattracks and install the seat and seattrack in the car.

plates and remove the hog rings re-taining the seat cushion cover to thespring assembly. Separate the bottomcover from the seat cushion pad andremove the cushion cover.

4. Inspect the pad and spring as-semblies, and repair or replace asnecessary.

5. Transfer the listing wires to thenew cover.

6. Place the new cover assemblyover the pad and seat spring assem-bly and secure it to the front bolsterwire with hog rings. Apply trimcement (C2AZ-19C525-A) to thebottom of the cushion cover andposition the cover correctly to theseat cushion pad.

7. Secure each side bolster wireto the seat spring assembly with hogrings.

8. The front and side edges of thecover assembly can now be securedto the bottom of the spring assemblywith hog rings as shown in Fig. 7.

9. Secure the rear edge of thecover assembly to the bottom of thespring assembly with hog rings.

10. Install the two scuff plates onthe cushion.

11. Install the seat back sideshield and seat tracks. Install theseat assembly.

FRONT SEAT BACK COVER1. Remove the seat and seat

tracks from the car, if required, foracces~ibility to the seat side shieldretaining screws.

1. Remove the right and left seatback side shields and remove the seatback retaining bolts or retainer pinsand remove the seat back from thecushion.

3. Unsnap and remove the seatback rear cover (Figs. 7 and 8).

4. Remove the seat back uppermoulding retaining screws and re-move the mouldings.

5. Remove the seat back stop ad-justing bolts and remove the hogrings retaining the cover to theframe.

6. Bend up the side retaining tabs(Fig. 7) and lift the cover off thetabs.

7. Remove any additional hogrings retaining the cover to the seatframe.

8. Position the trim cover off theside padding to gain access to thehog rings in the center of the seatback and remove the hog rings.

9. Position the new cover over thefront center of the seat back and at-tach it with hog rings. Position thecover around the sides and top ofthe sponge padding, pulling the ma-terial tight. Then, turn the seat backface down.

10. Pull the trim cover tight andinstall hog rings at the top. Pull thecover tight and install hog rings atthe bottom.

11. Pull the trim cover tight at thesides and position it over the sideretaining tabs (Fig. 7). Bend the tabsdown.

11. Position the rear cover on theseat back and snap it into place. In-stall the seat back stop adjusting boltsand nuts.

13. Install the seat back uppermoulding.

14. Install the seat back on thecushion and install the seat back pivotcovers;

15. Install the seat and seat trackin the car.

Mustang1. Remove the front seat and track

from the car and remove the seattracks from the seat.

2. Remove the front seat backshield and the seat back pivot sidecover.

3. Remove the seat back pivot pinand remove the seat back from theseat cushion.

4. Remove the seat cushion scuffplate.

5. Remove the seat cushion coverand pad.

6. Position the seat cushion pad onthe frame and install the hog rings(Fig. 8).

7. Position the cushion cover onthe pad. Cement with trim cement(C2AZ-19C525-A) and retain withhog rings (Fig. 8).

8. Install the seat cushion scuffplate.

9. Position the seat back on thepivot and install the pivot pin,

10. Install the front seat back

The seat is mounted in the con-ventional manner on two seat tracks.The seat release is located at thelower front center of the seat, and isoperated by pulling the lever sideways to release the seat tracks.

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

SEAT AND SEAT TRACKThe seat track assembly is easily

replaced if the seat assembly is re-moved from the car.

1. Remove 4 floor pan plug but-tons to gain access to the seat trackretaining nuts (Mustang only).

2. From under the car, removethe seat track retaining stud nuts andwashers. Remove the seat assemblyfrom the car and place it on a cleanwork area.

3. Remove the screws which re-tain the seat track assembly to theseat cushion and remove the seattrack assembly.

4. Disconnect the seat track braceand latch release rod from the trackbeing replaced, and connect theseparts to the new seat track.

5. Loosely install the track-to-floorretaining studs in the seat track.

6. Place the seat track assemblyon the seat cushion, and install theretaining screws.

7. Place the seat assembly in thecar and install the washers and nutson the retaining studs.

8. Install the floor pan plug but-tons (Mustang only).

FRONT SEAT CUSmON COVERRepairs to seat cushions or seat

backs are performed out of the carand are usually limited to replace-ment of tom or burned seat covers.In a few instances, the pads may bedamaged and require replacement.

When installing a new seat coveror pad, refer to Figs. 7 and 8 forthe location of listing wires, hogrings, anti-squeak pads, and seat padstack-up.

Comet, Falcon (Model 76 Only)1. Remove the seat and seat track

assembly from the car and place iton a clean work area.

2. Remove the seat cushion fromthe seat track. From each side of theseat, remove the seat back retainer,and remove the seat back.

3. Remove the seat back scuff

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Section

18-2518-2518-2518-2618-2618-2618-2718-2718-2718-2918-3318-3318-33

Motor and Pump-Power Top... .'Lift Cylinder-Power Top Counterbalance Cylinder-Mustang

ManuaITop BackCurtain Comet,Fairlane Mustang Back Curtain Zipper. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Comet,Fairlane Mustang. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Convertible Top Fabric. . . . . . . . . . .

Comet,Fairlane Mustang Roof Front Header Weatherstrip. . .

Comet,Fairlane Mustang.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SectionI Care of Top Fabric 2 Diagnosis and Testing-Power Top. . . . . . . .

MechanicaIChecks ElectricalTests HydraulicTests 3 Adjustments and Light Repairs. . . . . . . . . . . .

Comet, Fairlane Top Adjustments. . . . . . .Mustang Top Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Side Rail Weatherstrips Adjustment. . . .LateralAdjustment Intermediate Side Rail Adjustment. . . . .

Balance Link Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . .Toggle Clamp Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . .Dowel Pin Adjustment No.2BowAdjustment Hold-Down Side Clamps-Manual Top

4 Removal and Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CARE OF TOP FABRIC

Proper care of the top materialwill reduce the possibility of waterstains, mildew, or shrinkage. Do notstack the top if it is damp. Alwaysuse the convertible top vinyl boot tokeep the top material clean, dry, andpositioned when the top is stacked.

The rear window slide fastenershould be lubricated at least once ayear with stainless stick lubricant.

Use the top compartment behindthe rear seat back only for storageof the top. The storage of otheritems not only interferes with theproper operation of the top, but mayalso damage or stain the top material.

The vinyl top may be washed eachtime the car is washed. Clean thematerial with FoMoCo Interior TrimCleaner and a scrub brush. Be sure

to rinse the top thoroughly withclean water during and after washing.

Do not use a cleaning materialthat is not recommended for vinylmaterial because damage to the topmay result.

The vinyl coating becomes tackyat approximately ISO.P. Therefore,when making paint repairs, be sureto protect the top material from heat.

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING-POWER TOP

nect an ammeter in series in thecircuit. Operate the top controlswitch and note the ammeter read-ings. The current draw should be28 amperes maximum operating.Current in excess of 75 amperes in-dicates a frozen pump or cylinder ora mechanical obstruction. Low am-perage with the motor running andno top movement indicates a defec-tive pump or low fluid level in thereservoir.

Refer to Wiring Diagram ManualForm 7795P-66 for locations of wir-ing harnesses. Schematics are shownin Group 22 of this manual.

If the top cannot be lowered orraised satisfactorily, or if it fails tooperate at all, and the trouble is notreadily apparent, make the followingmechanical, electrical, and hydraulictests to find the cause of the trouble.Always check the battery beforemaking any of the following checks.

Table 1 shows symptoms and pos-sible causes of trouble. TOP CONTROL SWITCH

1. Disconnect the wiring harnessat the switch multiple connector lo-cated behind the instrument panel.

2. Connect one terminal of a testlamp to the black (feed) wire of thetop control switch, and ground the

ing the top at the header, check thealignment of the door and thequarter windows with the side railweatherstrips. Also check the topsag adjustment and toggle clamp ad-justment.

ELECTRICAL TESTSBATTERY CHARGE

The battery charge should bedetermined before making any elec-trical checks because a partially dis-charged battery will cause slow motorand pump operation.

CURRENT ORA WTo check the current draw in the

top operating circuit, disconnect theblack wire at the circuit breaker (lo-cated on the starter relay), and con-

MECHANICAL CHECKS1. If the action of the top is slow,

raise and lower it and look for bentor misaligned linkage.

2. If bindin2 is noted when clamp-

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HYDRAULIC TESTS

Faulty hydraulic system operationcan be caused by lack of fluid, leaks,air in the system, obstructions orkinks in the hoses, or faulty oper-ation of the cylinder or the pump.

other lead. If the test lamp does notlight, there is an open or short cir-cuit between the battery and theswitch or a bad circuit breaker.

3. If there is voltage to the switch,connect a jumper wire between theblack (feed) wire and the red wire,and then between the black wireand the yellow wire. If the top motoroperates, the switch is faulty andmust be replaced.

CIRCUIT BREAKERIf there is no voltage at the top

control switch, connect a jumper wireacross the terminals of the circuitbreaker (located on the starter relay)and operate the switch. If the topmotor operates, the circuit breakeris faulty and must be replaced. Ifthere is no voltage at the circuitbreaker, check the black wire fromthe circuit breaker to the starterrelay.

switch-to-motor leads at the junctionblock near the motor. Connect a 12-volt test lamp between the yellowwire and a ground and check byoperating the top control switch toraise the top. Connect the test lampbetween the red wire and a ground,and check by operating the switch tolower the top. If the test lamp doesnot light in either case, the wirefrom the junction block to the switchis open or shorted.

MOTORCheck the operation of the motor

by connecting first one motor lead,and then the other, directly to thebattery positive terminal. If themotor operates in either case, butwill not operate when hooked intothe wiring harness, check the wiringharness again for short or open cir-cuits. If the motor will not workwhen hooked directly to the battery,check the black (ground) wire fromthe motor. If the motor still does notwork, it must be replaced.

FLUID LEVEL1. Remove the rear seat and raise

the top.2. Place absorbent cloths below

the filler plug.3. Remove the filler plug, and

check the fluid level. It should belevel with the bottom edge of thehole.

4. If the level is low, check thesystem for leakS, adding automatictransmission fluid Type A, Suffix Aas necessary.

LIFf CYLINDERRemove the rear seat and the

quarter trim panels, operate the topcontrol switch, and check the op-eration of the lift cylinders for thefollowing:

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If one piston rod moves slowerthan the other, the cylinder with theslower rod is defective and shouldbe replaced.

If the movement of the pistonrods are sluggish or uneven, checkthe hoses from the pump to the cyl-inders for kinks.

If both rods move slowly, or donot move at all, disassemble and re-pair the pump.

ADJUSTMENTS AND LIGHT REPAIRS

Before aligning the top, visuallydetermine if the trouble results fromtop misalignment and/ or windowmisalignment. It may be necessary toalign both the top and the windowsbecause of the relationship betweenthe two. Adjustments of the doorand quarter windows must bechecked and any necessary changesmade before making top adjustments.These windows must be fully closedto insure proper top adjustment.Door window and quarter windowadjustments are outlined in Part 17-3.

and rotate hook item J in or out.Tighten the set screw item H (viewE).

5. If interference is encounteredbetween the top cloth and top of thedoor glass frame when the door isopened, the No.2 bow and/or No.3 bow can be adjusted by looseningthe nuts items K and L and raisingthe bows. After the adjustment,tighten the nuts items K and L(views F and G).

6. To maintain the correct designrelationship between rails and glass,the set screw item W must be backedout (view A).

7. Operate the folding top assem-bly one complete cycle and recheckthe alignment as indicated in stepsI through 7.

8. With the top assembly in thedown position, locate the strikersitem M on the rail-folding top centerside, opposite the clamp assemblyitem N. Secure the striker to therail. Loosen two screws item P andadjust the clamp assembly up ordown to insure proper hold-downeffort on the striker. After adjust-ment, tighten screws item P (viewL).

MUSTANG TOP ADJUSTMENTSSIDE RAIL WEATHERSTRIPSADJUSTMENT

The rear and center side railweatherstrips are adjustable fore andaft to provide a good seal at the breakjoints. The front weatherstrip is notadjustable.

1. Lock the top assembly to thewindshield header.

2. Trim the rear edge of the fronttop side rail weatherstrip flush withthe rear end of the front side rail toobtain a water tight seal at point X(Fig. 2).

3. Adjust the rear side rail weath-erstrip to provide a water tight sealat the joint (Fig. 2), and tighten theweatherstrip retaining nuts.

LATERAL ADJUSTMENTThis adjustment shifts the top as-

sembly sidewise to obtain a good fitbetween the rear side rail and thequarter outside rear side belt mould-inlZ.

COMET, FAIRLANE TOPADJUSTMENTS

Refer to Fig. 1 for the followingComet and Fairlane top adjustments:

1. Loosen screw and washer as-semblies item A and adjust thebracket item B (part of top Assem-bly), inboard or outboard to obtainthe 0.30-inch clearance dimensionbetween the rear side rail and beltside moulding. The bracket must beadjusted and secured in the verticalposition. Tighten the screw andwasher assemblies (views Hand J).

2. Loosen nut item C and rotatecam pin item D to obtain the 0.50-inch parallel dimension between therails and door glass and betweenthe rear rail and quarter glass. Thecam pin must not be rotated morethan 90° either side of the mean ad-justment mark on the rail. Hold thecam pin item D and tighten the nutitem C (views C and K).

If the dowel item E does not lineup with the sun visor bracket dowelhole on a fore and aft line, the topcloth is to be removed from the No.I bow. Loosen two screws, item Fand adjust the No.1 bow fore oraft to position the dowel. Tightenthe screws, item F. The top cloth isthen retacked and cemented (viewsB and D).

3. Loosen the nut item G andadjust the dowel item E inboard oroutboard to center the dowel intothe sun visor bracket dowel hole.Tighten nut item G (view E).

4. Maintain a proper design rela-tionship between the No.1 bow andthe header, loosen set screw item H

1. Loosen the screws which retainthe main pivot bracket to its support(Fig. 3).

2. Shift the main pivot brackettoward either side as necessary toobtain the proper clearance (%2inch) between the rear side rail andthe quarter outside rear side beltmouldings and tighten the retainingscrews.

INTERMEDIATE SIDE RAILADJUSTMENT

This adjustment moves the top as.sembly to obtain a good fit betweenthe top assembly and the side windowglass line.

1. With the door glass properlyadjusted, loosen the eccentric nut(View B, Fig. 4), and rotate theeccentric pin to obtain a 318 -inchparallel dimension between the frontdoor glass and the front and centerside rails.

2. Hold the eccentric pin to pre-vent it from turning, and tighten theeccentric nut. The main balance linkmarking and washer pointer is anaverage dimension of adjustment.Rotation of the eccentric will raise orlower the side rails to obtain the cor-rect design-height dimension betweenthe side rails and the glass.

BALANCE LINK ADJUSTMENTThe balance link is retained to the

intermediate side rail assembly withan eccentric pin (Fig. 4, View B).Rotation of the eccentric pin raisesor lowers the side rail over the doorglass area. Clearance between theglass frame and side rail is % inchconstant.

TOGGLE CLAMP ADJUSTMENTThe toggle clamps that hold the

No. I bow against the header can beadjusted to provide a good seal.

1. To determine which side is notsealing, check the weatherstrip be-tween the No. I bow and the headerwith a 3 x 5-inch card. A reasonablepull must be felt as the card is pulledout. Both toggle clamps need not beadjusted unless necessary.

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dowel pins with the dowel pin holesin the windshield header, loosen thedowel pin retaining nut (Fig. 5) andmove the dowel pins inboard or out-board. Then, tighten the dowel re-taining nut.

NO.2 BOW ADJUSTMENT

Raise the top and lock it to thewindshield header. Loosen the locknut (View A-Fig. 4), and rotate theeccentric pin to raise or lower the topmaterial along the door glass line.The specified clearance for the topmaterial to door glass frame is 1/8inch. Hold the eccentric and tightenthe lock nut.

HOLD DOWN SmE CLAMPS-MANUAL TOP

The hold down side clamp assem-blies located on each quarter panelsupport mounting (Fig. 3), are ad-justable up and down to retain thetop assembly when in its fullystacked position.

REMOVAL AND INSTAllATION

body so that the check balls are notlost.

7. Remove the inner and outerrotors and the drive ball.

into a clean container.2. Scribe lines on the reservoir

and pump body so that these partscan be positioned properly upon as-sembly.

3. Remove the center bolt fromthe reservoir cover (Fig. 6).

4. Remove the reservoir cover andthe O-ring seal from the pump.

5. Remove the mounting bolts thathold the valve body to the pumpbody.

6. Place a cloth under the assem-bly, and carefully remove the valve

ASSEMBLYUse all the parts contained in the

pump repair kit when assembling thepump or reservoir.

1. Install the inner rotor on thearmature shaft and position the driveball.

2. Install the outer rotor over theinner rotor.

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REMOVAL1. Operate the top to the fully

raised position.2. Open the deck lid and cover

the luggage compartment floor.3. Remove the two screws retain-

ing the rear folding top compartmentsupport wire retaining clips and re-move the clips.

4. Disconnect the motor leadsand the ground wire.

S. Remove the attaching nuts,and remove the motor and pumpassembly from the floor pan. Do notlose the rubber grommets.

6. Vent the reservoir by removingthe filler plug, and then install thefiller plug. The reservoir must bevented in order to equalize the pres-sure. This lessens the possibility offluid spraying on the trim and paintwhen the hoses are disconnected.

7. Place absorbent cloths beneaththe hose connections, disconnect thehoses, and then plug the open fittingsand lines.

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PART 18-3 CONVERTIBLE TOP 1 8-25

3. Place the check balls in the mo-tor body channels.

4. Install the valve body on themotor body.

5. Install the five valve bodymounting bolts.

6. Install the a-ring seal on thevalve body.

7. Install a new seal on the centerbolt, and install the reservoir coveron the valve body, using the line pre-viously scribed as a guide.

8. Place the assembly in a hori-zontal position, fill the reservoir withautomatic transmission fluid Type A,Suffix A to the level of the bottom ofthe filler plug hole. Install the fillerplug and a new seal.

INSTALLATION1. Remove the plugs from the lines

and fittings, and connect the lines tothe pump. Use cloths to absorb anyfluid that leaks out of the lines orthe pump.

2. Install the assembly on the floorpan, making sure that the rubbergrommets are in proper position un-der the mounting brackets.

3. Connect the motor lead wiresat the connector, and connect theground wire.

4. Operate the top assembly twoor three times to bleed any air fromthe system, and check the fluid levelin the reservoir. The fluid level shouldnot be less than 1/4 inch below thefiller plug opening. The top must beup when the fluid level is checked.

5. Position the retaining clips onthe rear folding top compartmentsupport wire and install the retainingscrews.

6. Remove the covers from theluggage compartment floor and closethe deck lid.

LIFT CYLINDER-POWER TOP1. Remove the rear seats and

quarter trim panel.

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3. Remove the mounting bolts,bracket, and bushings from the cyl-inder.

4. Pull the cylinder down; placeabsorbent cloths below the hose con-nections; disconnect the hydrauliclines, and remove the cylinder.

5. Install the hydraulic lines onthe new cylinder and install the cyl-inder bushings, mounting bracket,and bolts.

6. Install the clevis pin, washer,and hairpin at the upper end of thecylinder.

7. Operate the top assembly twoor three times to bleed any air fromthe system, and check the fluid levelin the reservoir. The fluid levelshould not be less than 1/4 inch belowthe filler plug opening. The top mustbe up when the fluid level is checked.

8. Install the quarter trim paneland rear seats.

COUNTERBALANCE CYLINDER-MUSTANG MANUAL TOPREMOVAL

1. Raise the top. Do not attemptto remove the counterbalance cylin-der with the top in the lowered(stacked) position.

2. Remove the rear seat cushionand seat back.

3. Remove the quarter trim panels.4. Remove the self locking pin F,

Flat washer E, wave washers, andclevis pin G (Fig. 7). Disengage thecounterbalance rod B from the rearside rail H (Fig. 7).

5. Remove the two bolts Landthe main pivot extension pla'te Kfrom the main pivot bracket J (Fig.7), and remove the counterbalancespring assembly. Keep the upper andlower nylon bushings A and C for re-use if serviceable.

INSTALLATION1. Position the counterbalance

spring in place and install the mainpivot bracket.

2. Install the counterbalance rodretaining pin and washers.

3. Install the quarter trim panel.4. Install the rear seat back and

seat cushion.

BACK CURTAINCOMET, FAIRLANE

1. Unfasten the clamps that holdthe top to the windshield header.

2. Remove the retainer pins re-taining the folding top rear compart-ment trim to the tacking strips and

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the curtain.9. Position the curtain assembly

to the body panel, and loosely installthe belt tacking strip retaining boltsand lock washers.

10. Close the curtain window slidefastener.

11. To adjust the curtain windowtension and remove wrinkles, tightenor loosen the tacking strip retainingbolts as required. After adjusting thecurtain, install and tighten the tack-ing strip lock screws until they bot-tom against the body panel.

12. Reposition the folding toprear compartment trim and installthe retainer pins.

position the trim away from the tack-ing strips.

3. Remove the bolts and lockwashers that retain the curtain tack-ing strip to the body panel.

4. Open the back curtain windowslide fastener and remove the curtainassembly.

5. Pull the tacking strips from thecurtain and remove the staples fromthe tacking strip (Fig. 8).

6. Remove the tacking strip lockscrews from the tacking strips.

7. Properly position the curtainand staple it securely to the tackingstrip.

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shield header and prop the top up torelieve tension.

2. Unzip the back curtain.3. Remove 3 screws retaining each

side of the top compartment trim atthe quarter panel.

4. Remove 5 screws attaching thetop compartment trim to the rearseat and remove the compartmenttrim tension springs (Fig. 9).

5. To assure the proper locationof the back curtain assembly duringinstallation, the following locationmarks should be made with tailor'scrayon or equivalent:

Locate the center punch mark onthe belt center tacking strip retainer(Fig. 13, View A-A). Transpose thiscenter mark to the adjacent rear cur-tain and compartment trim mate-rials.

Mark the rear curtain along thelower edge of the belt center tackingstrip (Fig. 13, View BB and CC).

Mark the belt center tacking stripto indicate the rear window openingat both sides (Fig. 13, View BB).

6. Pull the top compartment trimback and remove 8 bolts retainingthe back curtain and the center tack-ing strip.

7. Remove the staples from thewebbing and the top quarter fromthe tacking strip. Remove the backwindow, top compartment trim, andthe tacking strip, as an assembly,from the car.

8. Remove the back curtain fromthe tacking strip and position the newback curtain to the tacking strip. Cutout the bolt hole locations on theback curtain.

9. Position the back curtain as-sembly into the car and tack the web-bing and quarter assembly to thetacking strip. Then, zip the back cur-tain shut.

10. Remove the prop from the topand secure the top to the windshieldheader.

11. Install and tighten the tackingstrip attaching bolts.

12. Install the top compartmenttrim quarter and seat back retainingscrews. Clean the top in the rear roofbow area with a suitable cleaner.

BACK CURTAIN ZIPPERCOMET, F AIRLANE

1. Unhook the top from the wind-shield header and prop the top up torelieve tension.

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ment trim to the tacking strips andposition the trim away from the tack-ing strips.

4. Remove the bolts and flatwashers that retain the curtain tack-ing strip to the body panel, and re-move the back curtain.

5. Mark the zipper location onthe back curtain, then, remove thezipper from the back curtain andsew on a new zipper.

6. Remove the bolts and flatwashers that retain the side belttacking strips to the body.

7. Remove the rear bow bindingend cap; slide out the binding insertand remove the staples and retainer.

8. Remove the staples retainingthe top deck and quarter assemblyto the rear bow.

9. Remove the staples retainingthe top right and left back stay padcase assemblies to the rear roof bow.

10. Remove the staples retainingthe zipper to the rear bow tackingstrip and remove the zipper.

11. Position the upper half of theback curtain zipper to the center ofthe rear roof bow tacking strip.Staple or tack it securely to the tack-ing strip.

12. Staple the top left and rightback stay pad case assemblies to therear bow tacking strip. Seal the un-used holes in the top material.

13. Staple the top deck and quar-ter assembly to the rear bow tackingstrip.

14. Staple the binding in position,and install the binding end caps.

15. Position the side belt tackingstrips to the body and install the re-taining bolts.

16. Position the back curtain inthe car and install the retaining bolts.

17. Zip the curtain shut and re-move the prop from the top. Then,lock the top to the windshield header.

18. Tighten or loosen the tackingstrip retaining bolts as required toadjust the curtain tens_ion and re-move wrinkles.

19. Reposition the folding toprear compartment trim and installthe retainer pins.

remove the retainer.5. Mark the location of the right

and left case assembly, at the roofbow, then, remove the staples retain-ing the right and left case assemblyto the rear roof bow.

6. Mark the location of the zippercenter at the rear roof bow with tail-or's crayon. Then, pull the upper halfof the back curtain zipper from therear roof bow tacking strip.

7. Remove 3 screws retaining thetop compartment trim to the beltfront side tacking strip on each side.Remove 5 screws retaining the com-partment trim to the seat back (Fig.9). Remove the top compartmenttrim tension springs.

8. Pull the top compartment trimback and remove 8 bolts retaining thecenter tacking strip. Mark the zipperend locations on the top material withtailor's crayon.

9. Remove the staples from thewebbing and the top quarter fromthe tacking strip. Remove the backcurtain, well liner, and t:lcking stripas an assembly from the car.

10. Mark the location of the zip-per on the back curtain, then, removethe zipper from the back curtain andsew on a new zipper.

11. Locate the center and positionthe upper half of the back curtainzipper to the center of the rear roofbow tacking strip and staple or tackit securely to the tacking strip.

12. Position the right and left caseassemblies to the rear roof bow tack-ing strip and staple or tack them se-curely to the tacking strip.

13. Position the top deck andquarter assembly to the rear roofbow tacking strip and staple or tackit securely to the tacking strip, work-ing from the center outward.

14. Staple or tack the rear roofbow retainer securely to the rear roofbow, then, insert the moulding in theretainer.

15. Install the right and left rearroof bow retainer tips (Fig. 13).

16. Position the back curtain inthe car and tack the webbing andquarter assembly to the tacking strip.

17. Zip the curtain shut and re-move the prop from the top, then,lock the top to the windshield header.

18. Install the center tacking stripbolts and tighten them until allwrinkles are removed from the backcurtain and quarters. Then, installthe top compartment trim retainingscrews.

MUSTANG1. Unhook the top from the wind-

shield header and prop the top up torelieve tension.

2. Unzip the back curtain.3. Remove the rear roof bow re-

tainer tips and pull the outside mould-ing from the rear bow.

4. Remove the staples retainingthe top deck and quarter assembly tothe rear roof bow tacking strip and

CONVERTIBLE TOP FABRICThe convertible top consists of the

deck and two side quarters, bondedinto one piece of material. The bond-ed seams eliminate the possibility ofleaks and also separation, due tothread deterioration. In most casesit will be advantageous to replace theback curtain when replacing the topfabric.

COMET, FAIRLANERemoval1. Place a protective cover across

the deck, cowl and hood to preventscratching the finish when replacingthe top.

2. Remove the rear seat cushionand seat back.

3. Raise the top to gain access tothe underside of the front bow.

4. Remove the No. I bow weath-erstrip retainer (Fig. 10) and theweatherstrip. Remove the windshieldheader seal.

5. Remove both front side railweatherstrips and weatherstrip re-tainers.

6. Remove the two center siderail and the two rear side rail weath-erstrips and weatherstrip retainers.

7. Remove the screw and washerthat secures each end of the foldingtop compartment well to the pivotbracket supports (Fig. 10).

8. Remove the retainer pins re-taining the folding top rear compart-ment trim to the tacking strips andposition the trim away from the tack-ing strips.

9. Remove the tip (Fig. 10) fromeach end of the moulding on therear bow. Carefully pull the mould-ing out of the retainer. Pry themoulding retainer off the bow.

10. To assure the proper locationof the tacking strips in the new topassembly, back curtain assembly and/or compartment trim assembly, markthe following locations with tailor'scrayon:

Locate and mark the center of thebelt center tacking strip retainer.Transpose this center mark to theadjacent rear curtain and compart-ment trim materials.

Mark the rear curtain along thelower edge of the belt center tackingstrip.

Mark the belt center tacking stripto indicate the rear window openingat both sides.

Mark the top deck quarters alongthe lower edge and at the ends ofeach belt side front tacking strip.

11. Remove the bolts that attachthe top and back curtain tackingstrips to the body.

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the top material to the rear bow.13. Carefully pull the top material

free from the underside of each siderail.

14. Remove the staples that securethe top material to the underside ofthe front bow.

15. Remove the retainer screwsand carefully separate the top fromthe listings on the No.2 and 3 bows.Remove the staples that secure thetop back stay-pads.

16. Remove the staples that securethe upper end of the back curtainto the rear bow. Remove the curtain.

Installation1. Remove the tacking strips from

the old top and back curtain.2. Staple them to the new top and

back curtain in the same location asthey were on the old top.

3. Center the dot on the back cur-tain with the V mark (center) on therear bow and staple the upper halfof the zipper to the bow. Separatethe curtain from the upper half ofthe zipper.

4. Retack the top back stay pads.Fit the new top on the roof bows.

5. Working from the center out-ward, staple the top deck to the rearbow. Make sure that the rear sectionof the slits is stapled to the bow be-fore drawing and stapling the frontportion of the slits (Fig. 10).

6. Secure, and tighten the quarterdeck tacking strips to the body.

7. Center the top material and pullit forward over the front bow to re-move the wrinkles from the top deckand quarters and to align the listingswith the No.2 and 3 bows. While thematerial is pulled over the front bow,make a reference mark on the ma-terial at the leading edge of the bowwith a piece of chalk. The markshould extend the entire length ofthe bow.

8. Raise the top high enough togain access to the underside of thefront bow.

9. Align the reference mark to theleading edge of the bow and staplethe material in place. Install the wind-shield header seal.

10. Install the weatherstrip andthe retainers on the No.1 bow.

11. S::cure the flaps to the under-side of the side rail with trim cement.Trim the excess material from theflaps.

12. Install the rear, center and thefront weatherstrip and retainers onthe side rails so that the end of theweatherstrips are in alignment withthe side rail joints.

13. Install a piece of tape acrossthe rear bow to cover the staples.

14. Install the moulding retainer,moulding and the two tips on therear bow.

15. Secure the back curtain to theupper part of the zipper.

16. Secure the back curtain tack-ing strip in place with the attachingbolts. Tighten the bolts as requiredworking from the center outward toremove all wrinkles.

17. Reposition the folding toprear compartment trim and installthe retainer pins.

18. Secure each end of the trimto the pivot bracket supports with ametal screw and washer.

19. Install the rear seat back andcushion.

20. Install listing retainers in theNo.2 and 3 bow listings and installthe screws.

21. Remove the protective coversfrom the deck and the hood.

22. Clean all chalk and referencemarks from the top material.

MUSTANGRemoval1. Protect the painted surfaces of

the upper back panel, luggage com-partment door and both quarter pan-els with suitable covers.

2. Fabricate two bow locatinggauges to the dimensions shown inFig. 11.

3. Remove the rear seat cushionand seat back.

4. Remove the top compartmenttrim side and front attaching screws(Fig. 12).

5. Disengage the 2 retainingsprings from the rear compartmenttrim support wire (Fig. 12).

6. Lower the top and remove theweatherstrip retainer from the No.1 bow.

7. Remove the front side weather-strip attaching nuts from both frontside rails and remove the weather-strip assembly (Fig. 13).

8. Remove the windshield headerseal assembly and the top materialfrom the No.1 bow (Fig. 13).

9. Remove the center and rearside rail weatherstrips (Fig. 2). Loos-en the top quarter material flapswhich are cemented to the front andrear side rails (each side).

10. Disengage the top materialhold-down cables from the rear siderail attachment and pull the cablesforward until each is removed fromthe retaining sleeve (Fig. 14).

11. Remove each side rail coathook.

12. Raise the top and clamp theNo. I bow to the header.

13. Install the two fabricated bowlocating gauges as shown in Fig. 15.

14. Remove the No.2 and No.3bow listing retainer screws and re-move both retainers from the listings(Fig. 13).

15. Raise the compartment trimup sufficiently to remove all of thetacking strip attaching screws (Fig.13).

16. Remove the No.4 bow out-side moulding end tips, moulding andmoulding retainer (Fig. 13).

17. Detach the top material fromthe No.4 bow. Peel the top materialback to expose the No.4 bow andmark the existing top back stay web-bing location at the No.4 bow andthe tacking strip (Fig. 14).

18. Detach the upper end of thewebbing from the No.4 bow. Unzipthe rear curtain window and removethe soft trim with tacking strips at-tached. Place the assembly on abench.

19. Mark the No.4 bow at bothends of the zipper elastic materialand detach the upper half of the zip-per assembly from the No.4 bow.

20. To assure the proper locationof the tacking strips in the new topassembly, back curtain window as-sembly and/ or compartment trim as-sembly, proceed as follows:

a. Locate the center punch markon the belt center tacking strip re-tainer (Fig. 13, View A-A). Trans-pose this center mark to the adjacentrear curtain and compartment trimmaterials.

b. Mark the rear curtain along thelower edge of the belt center tackingstrip (Fig. 13, View BB and CC).

c. Mark the belt center tackingstrip to indicate the rear windowopening at both sides (Fig. 13, ViewBB).

d. Mark the top deck quartersalong the lower edge and at the endsof each belt side front tacking strip(Fig. 13, View CC).

21. Carefully and without tearingthe material, detach the trim mate-rial being replaced from the tackingstrips.

22. Trim off the selvage edge ofthe old top deck quarter and/ or backcurtain material that extends belowthe tacking strips. The selvage edgemust only be cut from the old partswhich are being replaced.

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the interior surface up. Measure thewidth and mark the center of theback window at the top, above thezipper, and at the bottom, at thetacking strip area (Fig. 13).

2.. Using the old rear curtain win-dowassembly as a template, markthe new curtain to indicate the loweredge of the tacking strip. Also markthe tacking strip attaching hole loca-

tions. Carefully remove the old rearcurtain window assembly and cut outthe tacking strip attaching holes inthe new curtain, only.

3. Using the old top assembly asa template, mark the new top quarterdeck to indicate the lower edge ofthe tacking strip. Also mark the tack-ing strip attaching hole locations.Discard the old top. Cut out the

tacking strip holes in each quarter ofthe new top, only. Do Dot trim offthe selvage edge.

4. Using the old compartmenttrim as a template, transpose themarkings to the new compartment.

5. Align the belt center tackingstrip with the compartment trimalignment marks and retain withstaples. The edge of the materialshould be flush with the bottom ofthe tacking strip.

6. Align the belt center tackingstrip with the rear curtain windowaligning marks and retain it withstaples.

7. Align the belt side front tackingstrip with the aligning marks on thetop deck quarter (both sides) and re-tain it with staples.

8. Position each top back staywebbing on the belt center tackingstrip and retain it with staples (Fig.14).

9. Align the top deck quarter tothe belt center tacking strip, maintainproper rear curtain opening and re-tain it with staples (Fig. 13, ViewBB).

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terial center marks. The edge of thematerial should be flush with thefront edge of the No.4 bow tackingstrip. Working from the center out-board, secure the assembly withstaples. Both ends of the elastic stripshould correspond with the marks onthe No.4 bow. Refer to Step 19under Removal.

11. Position the rear curtain andtop assembly on the stack and engagethe zipper.

12. Position the top back staywebbing on the No.4 bow aligningmarks and secure it with staples(Fig. 14).

13. Install a piece of masking tapeon the underside of the No.4 bowat the centerline punch mark locatedin the bow. Mark the tape indicating

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between the bond seams of the topcenter deck at the No.4 bow on theunderside of the material. Install a6-inch piece of masking tape on thetop material inner surface at thecenterline of the No.4 bow. Markthe centerline along the entire lengthof tape. (Refer to Fig. 13.)

15. With the bow locating gaugein place '(refer to Step 13 under Re-moval and Fig. 15), install the beltcenter tacking strip attaching screwsto approximately 1/4 to 1/2 -inch fromthe bottoming out position. Installthe belt side front tacking strip at-taching screws and tighten to within1/4 to Y2 -inch of bottoming.

16. Center the top material on

the No.4 bow and pull it forwardsufficiently to center the outboardbond seam on the No.4 bow (Fig.13). Secure the top material to theNo.4 bow with staples.

17. Install the two retainers in theNo.2 and No.3 bow listings (Fig.13).

18. Route the quarter deck retain-ing cables through the hold downsleeves in the top material and re-tain each cable at the rear (loosely)with the attaching nut and washer(Fig. 14).

19. Pull the top trim material for-ward over the No.1 bow until theNo.2 and No.3 bow listings (Fig.13) are centered over their respectivebows. While maintaining tension onthe top trim, place a pencil mark onthe outer surface of the trim materialalong the forward edge of the No.1 bow.

20. Remove the two bow aligninggauges and reinstall the coat hooks(Fig. 4).

21. Fold the front edge of the topmaterial back from the No.1 bow.Disengage the 1'To. 1 bow from thewindshield header and prop it upabout one foot above the header.

22. Apply an ample amount oftrim cement C2AZ-19C525-A acrossthe lower front surface of the No.1bow including the tacking strip andto the adjacent inner surface of thetop material.

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partially lower the top.2. Remove 12 screws attaching

the weatherstrip retainer to the head-er and remove the retainer.

3. Remove 2 screws attaching theweatherstrip to the header at eachcorner (Fig. 16).

4. Remove 6 nuts and washers (3each side) retaining the weatherstripto the roof side rails and remove theweatherstrip.

5. Apply sealer to the header androof side rails and place the newweatherstrip in position.

6. Install the weatherstrip retain-er with 12 screws and the 2 weather-strip attaching screws at each corner.

7. Install 3 nuts arid' washers at-taching the weatherstrip to each siderail. Trim the weatherstrip for awatertight fit (Fig. 16).

8. Raise the top and lock it to t~ewindshield header.

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1. Release the toggle clamps andlower the top.

2. Remove the screws attachingthe weatherstrip retainer to the No.I bow and remove the retainer.

3. Remove the nuts retaining theweatherstrip to the right and leftfront side rails and remove theweatherstrip assembly.

4. Position the weatherstrip as-sembly to the No.1 bow and installthe retainer and retaining screws.

5. Position the side rail sectionsof the weatherstrip and install theretaining nuts.

6. Raise the top and lock it to thewindshield header.

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the top material properly centeredon the No.1 bow, start at the outerfront corners and alternately pull thematerial forward to the pencil align-ing mark. Make certain that all wrin-kles are removed, and then fold andcement the material to the undersideof the bow.

24. Position the windshield head-er seal assembly (Fig. 13) and securethe seal and top material with staples.Trim off excess top material.

25. Cement the front and rearflaps to each side rail. Pierce holes inthe flaps for the weatherstrip attach-ments.

26. Install the front side railweatherstrip and the No.1 bow re-tainer.

27. Tighten the retainer cable ad-justment nut at each rear side railsufficiently to hold the top materialtightly against the rail.

28. Install the intermediate andrear side rail weatherstrips. Adjust asrequired (Fig. 2).

29. With the No.1 bow clampedto the header, tighten all belt tackingstrip attaching screws securely.

30. Engage the compartment trimsupport wire to the luggage compart-ment door hinge bracket springs(Fig. 12).

31. Install the compartment trimto the belt side front tacking stripwith the attaching screws (Fig. 12).

32. Install the compartment trimwith the seat back support lowerledge attaching screws (Fig. 12).

33. Install the rear seat back andcushion.

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35. Install the No.4 bow outsidemoulding retainer, insert the mould-ing and install the two end tips (Fig.13).

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