2005 Ford Thunderbird Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 53

Driver Controls 4. Push the convertible top switch, holding it until the top unfolds and moves forward toward the windshield header. 5. 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. 6. Resume pushing the convertible top switch until it has reached the fully closed position flush to the header. 7. The two pins under the forward edge of the top should seat themselves in the matching holes in the header. 8. 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. 53 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)