Section 01-08: Trim, Exterior
1993 Mustang Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Before removing the exterior mouldings, it should be determined by the type of retainer used whether a respective door, quarter or luggage compartment trim panel must first be removed to provide access.

If a weld stud is distorted or broken off, it should be replaced with a screw (Part No. 379560-S101).

Spoiler

 

GT

 

Removal

  1. Open rear hatch.
  1. Remove plug buttons and trim panel.
  1. Remove four nut and washer assemblies retaining rear spoiler to hatch and remove rear spoiler.
  1. To remove the outside extension assemblies, remove four nuts (two each side), remove extension from spring nut and remove from vehicle.
 

Installation

  1. Position outside extension assemblies to vehicle by positioning to spring nut.
  1. Secure the extension assemblies with four nuts (two each side). Tighten to 4-6 Nm (36-53 lb-in).
  1. Position spoiler to hatch, secure with four nut and washer assemblies. Tighten to 4-6 Nm (36-53 lb-in).
  1. Install trim panel and plug buttons.







    Item Part Number Description
    1 384112-S55X Screw
    2 41602 Spoiler
    3A 373556-S36 Nut and Washer (10 Req'd)
    4 378444-S Plug Button
    5 53073-S43BX Screw
    6 385523-S Plug Button
    7 Hatch Outside Panel Rear Extension Assy
    8 99J291 Tape
    A Tighten to 4-6 Nm (36-53 Lb-In)
 

Except GT, Cobra

 

Removal

  1. Open rear hatch.
  1. Remove plug buttons and trim panel.
  1. Unplug high mount stoplamp connector.
  1. Remove 10 nuts and washers retaining spoiler to hatch.
  1. Close hatch.
  1. Remove two spoiler retaining screws.
  1. Lift spoiler about 2 inches and unplug wiring harness grommet from hatch.
  1. Remove spoiler.
 

Installation

  1. Insert high mount stoplamp connector into hatch access hole.
  1. Position spoiler with studs in holes in hatch.
  1. Install two spoiler retaining screws.
  1. Open hatch.
  1. Pull on wiring connector to secure grommet in hatch.
  1. Install 10 nuts and washers. Tighten nuts to 4-6 Nm (36-53 lb-in).
  1. Connect high mount stoplamp connector.
  1. Install trim panel and plug buttons.
  1. Close hatch.
 

Cobra

 

Removal

  1. Open rear hatch.
  1. Remove trim panel.
  1. Remove plug buttons and tape.
  1. Unplug high mount stoplamp connector, found in left rear plug button well.
  1. Remove eight nuts and washers retaining spoiler to hatch.
  1. Lift left end of spoiler approximately 2 inches, and unplug wiring harness grommet from hatch.
  1. Remove spoiler.
 

Installation

  1. Insert high mount stoplamp connector into hatch access hole.
  1. Position spoiler with studs in holes in hatch.
  1. Pull on wiring connector to secure grommet in hatch.
  1. Install eight nuts and washers. Tighten to 3-5 Nm (27-44 lb-in).
  1. Connect high mount stoplamp connector.
  1. Install trim panel, plug buttons and tape.
  1. Close hatch.







    Item Part Number Description
    1 41602 Spoiler
    2 995291 Tape
    3A 45335-S36 Nut and Washer Assy (8 Req'd)
    4 3784445 Plug Button
    5 13A613 High Mount Stoplamp
    A Tighten to 3-5 Nm (27-44 Lb-In)