1994 to 2004 Mustang Convertible Rear Window Step By Step Replacement Save Money $ $ $

This video is a complete step by step guide to replacing the convertible rear window on a 1994-2004 Ford Mustang, although some people have used the video as a general guide to replace convertible rear windows on other makes & models.

PLEASE READ and Watch the entire video to make sure you are up to the task of replacing the rear window. Even if you watched someone else’s video for replacing an entire top that may have missed a few steps.

I tried to show every step needed to replace “just the rear window” and that is why the video is so long.

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** Patience!! – At no time do you want to rush this

This video is just replacing the rear window. The tracing of the old window pattern to the new window is crucial that the new window will be the same exact size as the old window and all cuts are smooth, not jagged to prevent tearing.

The cuts around the bottom edge on the new window should be aligned with the old window to allow the studs to easily fit through the metal retaining strip. Size isn’t as crucial if replacing the entire convertible top. The biggest thing is to make sure that you have the center marked on the top Bow to align with the center mark on the top of the window. And to make sure the bottom of the window has it’s center marked to line up with the center hole on the metal retaining strip.

The Metal retaining strip has, at most, a 1/8 of an inch of side to side movement, which is basically nothing. If you don’t have your centers aligned you are going to get a wrinkle in the back window vinyl. Follow along in the video and I can’t emphasize this enough - take your time!!!

Plan to take a whole day (at least 8 hours) or break it up into a few days and park your Mustang in a garage to keep the rain out till your done.

Sorry for the sound quality, the farther I am from the camera the quieter I got. Thank you to my wife and oldest daughter for helping to film.

I hope this video helped you decide whether or not you wanted to tackle this project. Like, Share and Subscribe because you never know what I’m going to do next.

[prauwnsauce]

7 years later and you’re still helping out us all with our crapped out mustangs lol

[davidlockhart]

This is the single best "how to" video I've ever used. Perfect step-by-step directions. I fixed my window yesterday. I would have never even attempted it without your video. Thanks so much for posting this.

[DartthVFW]

Don't be concerned over the dislikes. I have replaced the White top on my Mustang three times in 16 years. I live in Florida, and I've viewed all the free video's on the internet by now. Yours is one of the very best. Never take it down

[brandondoucet]

So, in preparation for this task, I've watched your video 6 total times beginning to end. I just now completed my own replacement, and i did not get hung up once during the process. Thanks to you! I cannot thank you enough! You saved me a ton of time and money. Again, thank you very much for making this video!

[Kyser]

Previous owner of my car (03) just slapped the back end of the top on without care. It looked awful, so I've been trying to find videos demonstrating the process of removing the rear of the top and yours is the only one that had every single step.

Every time I got stuck, I came back to this video and you helped me every single time. It looks awesome now, and I honestly couldn't have done it without you.

[josecardenas]

Brandon I need to let you know that this video is very well appreciated by me and my wife. Her's is a 98 and needs to have the rear window replaced. I will begin the job today, i have a donor 03 vert that's is being stripped to keep mines (96 GT coupe) and her V6 alive.

This is the only video I have found that goes into any sort of detail on doing this job on these cars and once again thank you for taking the time to document the job steps. A DIYer always appreciates another one lending a hand.

And a special thanks to your wife on the good camera work and lending a hand. I thought she was great.

Anyways I start working on this today and being that I do everything myself I was'nt going to back out of this, but thanks to your video I am now informed on what lies ahead( I did'nt even know these things had staples lol) but i went ahead and bought myself a staple gun and the 12 point 13mm socket. I can't stop saying thanks i'll leave a comment when the work is done.

[klloyd]

Thanks for making this video I was able to replace mine and saved $1000 that I was quoted for a shop to do it!

[antoniosaliceti]

I tackled this project yesterday. Wouldn't have been able to it without this video. Very descriptive and informative. It was for a 2003 Toyota Solara and the process was pretty much the same. And yes dedicate a whole day to get it done. Thanks!!

[mjerk]

Thank you
Followed your instructions
I’m pleased for my first attempt at this sort of project. Let’s see how it goes with the first rain. Your video is much appreciated

[martinbaker]

This is a great video. I'm in the middle of helping a friend put a replacement rear window in his '88 GT convertible. This video isn't an exact match for how his car is set up but it was well worth watching. Very nicely done. I get the feeling you're a great guy to hang out with, and I'd have you work on my car any day. Take care and thanks for posting this.

[johnnylangford]

This is a nice step by step video! 😊 I bought a used top with the frame for $250 dollars. The only problem with mine was the back window was leaking like yours. I will be watching your other videos. And your camera man. I meant camera woman did a great job also.

[WindowToParadise]

Great video, great audio and shot angles as well as explanations. Blow off the negative feedback, you killed it :)

[allysonmccrae]

Thank you to You and your wonderful wife for this amazing and so very helpful video. I have no choice but to tackle this job and watching your video has given the knowledge I need to get the job done. Thank you both .

[biggyboyy]

I need to undertake this project myself very soon. Thanks for the great how to video. It is much appreciated, and a HUGE help!

[rogeliobanda]

thanks to your video, I was successful in installing the rear window on my mustang. Such job helped me to understand the task at hand. Yes, it is a bit tedious but not that difficult. My best from Houston Texas.

[sbtld]

I recently got me an 04 and I’m only 16 (not much experience) This was extremely helpful, thank you!

[drewdaniels]

This was incredibly helpful! Thank you for posting. I replaced the entire top (cover and glass) on an 04 mustang, I replaced the two-part top, however I suggest buying and installing the one-piece KEE replacement. Easier and it simplifies the system overall.

[KernellSanderz]

Thank god for you, I just installed my styling bar and was soo afraid I'd have to take it all right back off. After seeing your trim screw trick I'm hoping I can pull it off. Thanks man!

[rmorjr]

Thanks so much with your help i got it done. My 2003 mustang had small differences but your video put me over the hump.

[SVTCobra]

exceptionally good audio. This video is helpful.
The two interior side pieces next to the passenger seats must be removed in order to properly access two of the three screws holding on the side molding. The rear-most molding screw can be accessed when the top is relaxed, but the two forward screws are accessible through cutouts that are available when the interior trim is removed.
They are phillips head screws.

(The trim pieces are removed by removing three plastic fasteners; two accessible when the rear seatback is removed and one is at the top of the convertible roof void (from the back seat, look down into the hole the frame retracts into, there is a nylon fastener right at the top). Also, remove the door jam and pop the piece towards the front.