FORD 2002 Thunderbird v.2 - Manual (Page 70)

2. Remove the tonneau cover and store it in the luggage compartment.
3. Push the convertible top
switch, holding it until the top
unfolds and moves forward toward
the windshield header.
4. Press the button on the
convertible top handle and pull the
handle down to open both top
clamps before the top meets the
windshield header.
5. Resume pushing the convertible top switch until it has reached the
fully closed position flush to the header.
6. The two pins under the forward edge of the top should seat
themselves in the matching holes in the header.
7. To fasten both clamps securely,
push the clamp handles into the
header on the top until they are
flush with the header. Pulling down
on the header at the center grip
while closing the latches may assist
in fastening the clamps. Use the pull
cups located on either side of the
convertible top handle.
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