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Workshop Hints:
Convertible Removal/Installation Top
This section of the handout will cover highlights of soft top removal and installation. The
“REPAIR MANUAL” should always be referenced for the complete procedure on top
removal/installation and adjustments. Removal of the soft top assembly requires removing
the rear seat and interior trim panels to gain access to the fastening points and wiring con-
nections.
The top storage cover should be removed prior
to removing the top assembly. The hard top
lock post and storage cover locks must be
removed from the top frame assembly. The
cover locks are connected to the unlock motor
through a bowden cable that must be discon-
nected when removing the lock assemblies.
The top and frame assembly is bolted to the
main top bracket at four points. The top must
be raised with the tension bow in the vertical
position to access three of the nuts.
The fourth mounting point for the top frame
assembly is on the front of the top mounting
bracket. This should be loosened after the top
is lowered into the storage compartment.
Bowden Cable
Fastening Points
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