Mustang V8-4.6L (2009)
Convertible Top Cable: Service and Repair
Convertible Top Tension Cable
Removal
NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
1. Remove the upper quarter trim panel cap and upper quarter trim panel.
2. Open the convertible top approximately half-way.
3. Remove pushpins and the front weatherstrip.
4. Remove the 2 Torx screws and the front weatherstrip retainer channel.
5. Drill out the rivet attaching the cable flag to the convertible top frame No. 1 bow. Once the cable flag is loose, use a small punch to knock out the
rivet slug and clear the hole.
6. Using side cutters, cut the cable from the cable flag (cut as close to the flag as possible).
7. NOTE: Use the old cable to pull the new cable through the top.
Temporarily tie the old cable to the spring end of the new tension cable (make sure it is secure).
8. Close the convertible top until it is approximately 15.25 cm (6 in) from the top of the windshield frame.
9. From inside vehicle, carefully pull the old tension cable out to feed the new tension cable through the convertible top. It may be necessary to open
the convertible top to get the spring of the new cable passed through the body.
10. With the convertible top 15.25 cm (6 in) from the top of the window, drill out the rivet attaching the old cable to the convertible top frame No. 5