Ford 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual page 3921

11. Remove the speakers. For additional information, refer to Section 415-03 .
12. Move the convertible top to the half-open position and support the convertible top in that
position.
13. Remove the lift cylinder rod mounting bolts.
14. Remove the nuts and support the lift cylinders.
15. Using the convertible top switch, retract the lift cylinder rods and check for bent or binding rods.