T-Roof - Optional Lock System installation
83ford6Article No. 83-23-3
T-ROOF - HATCH LOCK AVAILABILITY - ANTI-THEFT
FORD 1981-83 MUSTANG
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1981-83 CAPRI
There is an optional lock system available for Mustang and Capri T-Roof Latch panels. Installation of these parts is outlined in the following instructions.
1. Remove the hatch panel from the vehicle and place it on a padded bench on its top.
2. Remove the two screws holding the garnish moulding and slip the moulding off the hatch assembly.
Figure 3:
3. Mark the location of the latch pin guide plate and remove the two screws and the latching pin guide plate from the back edge of the hatch assembly (Figure 3).
4. Measure from the front latch mounting hole rearward 1.94 inches and 3.19 inches and mark with a center punch two-hole locations .24 inch in from the edge (Figure 3). 5.Drill two .177 (#16 drill) diameter holes at the punch marks.
6. Attach the lock assembly to the locking latch bracket with the pop rivets (Figure 3).
7. Apply a 1-1/2 inch strip of foam under the lock on the bracket as shown (Figure 3).
8. Slide the locking latch bracket into the groove in the hatch assembly up to the two holes drilled in the hatch frame.
9. Aftach the bracket to the frame using the #10 x 1/2 self-tapping tamperproof screws.
10. Measure along the inside of the top edge of the garnish moulding a distance of 7.75 inches (7-3/7) and mark a point 1.125 inches (1-1/2") from the edge.
11. Drill out a 9/16 diameter hole at this point and cut the piece out between the hole and the top edge (Figure 3).
12. Install the gimp to the inside edge of the slot (heat the gimp, if necessary, to make it pliable), and position the garnish moulding to the latch assembly. If adjustments are necessary, remove the gimp and file the slots in the garnish.
13. Install the latch pin guide plate onto the hatch assembly in the location marked before removal.
14. Install the garnish moulding to the hatch and reinstall the hatch on the vehicle.
PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS
E3ZZ-66500A78-A Shield Roof Opening C
E3ZZ-65503A26-A Lock & Bracket - Roof Opening C
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: "INFORMATION ONLY"