Thunderbird V8-3.9L VIN A (2002)
3.
Check that the weatherstrips up the a-pillar, at the corner of the a-pillar and windshield and along the convertible top that seals the door glass are
not damaged and are positioned correctly. Adjust/reposition as needed and water test. Stop or continue with this article as needed. Refer to Figures
7-10.
NOTE
ONLY WEATHERSTRIPS THAT ARE PHYSICALLY DAMAGED SHOULD BE REPLACED. MOST WATER LEAKS CAN BE REPAIRED
BY FOLLOWING THE STEPS IN THIS ARTICLE THAT PROVIDE ADJUSTMENT DETAILS.
4.
Roll down the windows and operate the convertible top down and back up. Once the top is at the windshield header and the pump motor begins to
"stall", keep the button depressed for 2-3 seconds additional before latching the top. If the top is not completely positioned up, the top frame and
weatherstrips will not be not positioned correctly. Roll the windows up and water test. Stop or continue with this article as needed.
5.
Check for excessive gaps between the weatherstrips on the convertible top. Adjust the position of the weatherstrips on their mounting flange, or
bend the mounting flange as needed to correct. Stop or continue with this article as needed. Refer to Figures 7-10.
6.
Lower the convertible top and check that the weatherstrip corner at the top of the a-pillars near the windshield header weatherstrips are
seated/positioned correctly. Refer to Figure 3.
