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I just purchased a 2004 T-Bird and the hard top rattles all the time. It seems to be properly installed but with body give, the top groans and rattles. Anyone have any suggestions?
Here is something else to look for. Must lift the top to do this.
The top has a post that inserts into a hole behind each seat. The driver side has a plastic insert at the top of the hole on the body side. That insert is easy to dislodge when removing the top and it frequently falls into the open area under the hole. That insert acts as a spacer and if it is missing, the top will rattle. This is a common occurance. If that is your problem, you can get a replacement at Ford. Part number is 1W6Z-7650611-AA. I lost mine and purchased an extra as a spare when I replaced it.
The passenger side does not use a spacer but it has a similar piece that privides the electrical connection to the top to power the rear window heater. It will not pop out as easy as the driver side.
Great,
I just realized that not only do I have a rattle with the hard top on.
The plastics insert for the driver side is mia?
I need on of those, on the passenger side I have two wires hanging loose, I assume these should plug into a electrical connector that makes contact when putting the hardtop on?
I am missing both pieces!
Can anyone help with the part no for the electrical connector on the passenger side?
You can sign up for an alert on ebay if one gets listed.Hi....Thanks for the reply. I will keep looking and hope one turns up.
Hi....Thanks for the suggestion. I have put my order in for a notice if one turns up. My fingers are crossed.