Ford Thunderbird (2004 year). Manual — part 13

6. Partially turn, 1/2 turn forward,
the levers of the top (located in the
rear on the left and right-hand side
of the vehicle).

7. Using the mounting key, loosely
screw in the two screws at the front
of the top by two or three turns.
The two screws are already located
in the windscreen panel of your
vehicle.

8. Turn and lock the levers fully
forward. The levers are locked when
you feel the spring engage and the
levers are pointing toward the front
of the vehicle.

9. Using the mounting key, finish tightening the screws at the front of
the removable top all the way so that they are secure.

The front screw fittings must be checked to see that they are
firmly seated after a distance of approximately 50 to 60 km

(30 to 40 miles).

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Removing the top

It is recommended that you prepare the storage rack before removing
the top. See Removable top storage rack in this section.

1. Take the mounting key from the bag located in the trunk.

2. Using the mounting key, loosen
the two screws at the front of the
top. The two screws remain
undetachable in the windscreen
panel of your vehicle.

3. Push the two screws down into
the windscreen panel of your
vehicle.

4. Undo the locking levers at the
rear right and left sides of the
vehicle. Rotate the levers rearward
while applying a slight upward force
to the top.

5. With the aid of a second person,
lift the top off the vehicle and store
it as described in Removable top
storage in the chapter.

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Removable top storage rack

It is recommended that you prepare the storage rack prior to removing
the top from the vehicle.

1. Remove the storage rack from the package and place the bumper end
of the uprights on the floor with the wheels facing you.

2. Locate the two chrome locking
buttons on each of the two rack
legs.

3. Firmly squeeze the two chrome
buttons (top and bottom) on one
leg and rotate the leg toward you
until the leg snaps into place.

4. Squeeze the second set of chrome
buttons (top and bottom) for the
opposite leg until the leg snaps into
place.

5. Turn the rack over on its wheels
and place the removable top storage
rack on a flat level surface. Make
sure the center “T” section is fully
locked by attempting to move the
section downward without
depressing the chrome locking
buttons.

6. Lock the two front wheels located
on the ends of each of the two rack
legs.

7. To lock the wheels, push down on
the bottom part of the plastic tab
located on the tip of each wheel.

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8. Place the removable top on the
storage rack.

9. Make sure the rear edge of the
removable top rests on the rubber
bumpers of the rack legs. This
prevents damage to the painted
edge and the weather-strips.

To unlock the wheels, pull up on the
lower portion of the plastic tab
located on the tip of each wheel.

Place the mounting key in a safe place to use again.

Keep your removable top clean by placing the provided cover over it.

If you plan to drive with the convertible top down, ensure all the snaps
on the convertible top tonneau cover are fastened and that the rear of
the cover is firmly tucked before driving. Refer to Installation of the
tonneau cover in the Convertible section.

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