Mustang GT V8-4.6L SOHC VIN X (1998)
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Convertible Top Motor: Service and Repair
Motor Assembly
REMOVAL
NOTE: The folding top hydraulic cylinder rods should be in the fully retracted position.
1. Remove motor and pump assembly.
NOTE: Use absorbent rags or a container to catch any hydraulic fluid that leaks out when removing the fittings.
2. Loosen each folding top motor upper and lower hose fitting on the sides of the folding top hydraulic lift motor and plate kit.
3. Remove the folding top hydraulic lift motor and plate kit.
4. Remove each of the service folding top hydraulic lift motor and plate kit plugs one at a time and attach the tee fitting to the replacement folding
top hydraulic lift motor and plate kit.
5. Connect the folding top hydraulic lift motor and plate kit unit to a 12-volt power source and cycle the folding top hydraulic lift motor and plate kit
in and out several times to purge the air from the folding top motor upper and lower hoses. Some noise squeal may be noticed due to the air.
NOTE: Make sure the O-ring is installed in the bottom of each folding top hydraulic lift motor and plate kit port before attaching the hose tee
fitting.
6. Carefully remove the rubber fill plug from the back of the reservoir and check the fluid level. The level should be at the bottom of the filler hole. If
necessary, add MERCON(r) Multi-Purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX or equivalent.
CAUTION: Do not overfill or the reservoir seal could be damaged.
7. Replace the fill plug with a new fill plug.
INSTALLATION
1. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.