Hardtop

Figure 10-9-1 - Allante Phase II Hard Top:

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Figure 10-9-1 Some 1990 Allantes are equipped with a redesigned top assembly called the Phase II (RPO V4J). The front latch mechanism (1) is now located on the windshield header behind the sunshades. A

special handle (Part # 3521674) is required to operate these latches and is supplied with the car.

Figure 10-9-2 - Hard Top Installation and Removal:

REMOVING HARD TOP

Figure 10-9-2
1. Lower both windows.
2. Make sure antenna is retracted. Turn off radio and/or cellular telephone, if so equipped.

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3. Rear defogger electrical connector (8). Connector is located by the side of the hard top behind driver's seat.
4. Rotate both sunshades downward exposing plugs (2).
5. Remove both plugs to access front latch. Store plugs in center console.
6. Using handle (1) supplied, release both front latches by rotating downward.
7. Release both side latches (5) by pushing levers toward rear of car.
8. Release rear lock assembly by pulling lever (9) labeled "REAR OPEN" (located behind and to the left of the driver's seat).
9. With the aid of a helper, remove hard top assembly (11).
10. Release and raise convertible top stowage cover by pulling lever (9) labeled "COVER OPEN". Plug rear defogger cable (8) into convertible top defogger connector in stowage well.
11. If raising convertible top is desired, refer to "Raising Convertible Top" procedure in this Section.

Figure 10-9-8 - Raising and Lowering the Convertible Top:

12. If top down driving is desired, remove mini covers from pockets behind seats. Fasten both mini covers into place by sliding tab on each mini cover under quarter panel molding. Align mini cover hole with retainer pin and push down firmly, then close the cover. (Refer to Figure 10- 9-8, View D)

Figure 10-9-2 - Hard Top Installation and Removal:

INSTALLING HARD TOP

Figure 10-9-2
1. Lower both windows.
2. Make sure antenna is retracted. Turn off radio and/or cellular telephone, if so equipped.
3. Rotate both visors downward.
4. Lower convertible top, if necessary. Refer to "Lowering Convertible Top" in this Section.
5. Release and raise convertible top stowage cover by pulling lever (9) marked "COVER OPEN" (located behind and to the left of the driver's seat). Remove mini covers by lifting cover away from pin and slipping out from under quarter panel molding.
6. Disconnect rear defogger cable from convertible top connector and position it so that it will protrude through mini cover.
7. With the aid of a helper, lift hard top (11) into position over the body, making sure side hooks are forward and in position to latch. Insert front (3) and side centering pins (4) into guide holes.
8. Insert rear hook (6) through opening in convertible top stowage cover and into pull-down unit (7). Press and hold cycling switch (10) (located behind driver's seat, under storage shelf) to pull down top. Hold until a "click" is heard, which indicates that the hard top is completely seated. If top pull-down unit will not engage, the unit may need cycling. Press and hold cycling switch until a "click" is heard then release switch. The "click" is an indication that the mechanism reached the correct position.
9. Using handle (1) supplied, secure front latches by turning toward inside of car. Install plugs (2).
10. Connect rear defogger cable (8) to hard top connector located on the side of the hard top behind the driver's seat.
11. Secure side latches by pulling levers (5) toward front of the car.

Figure 10-9-3 - Header Trim Pad:

HEADER TRIM PAD

Figure 10-9-3

Remove or Disconnect

1. Hard top (1), invert, and place on a protected surface. Refer to "Removing Hard Top" in this Section.
2. Four screws (2).
3. Push-in retainer (4) in center.
4. Trim pad (3).

Install or Connect

1. Trim pad (3).
2. Push-in retainer (4) in center.
3. Four screws (2).
4. Hard top (1).
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Figure 10-9-4 - Front Latch:

FRONT LATCH

Figure 10-9-4

Remove or Disconnect

1. Hard top (4), invert, and place on a protected surface. Refer to "Removing Hard Top" procedure in this Section.
2. Trim pad. Refer to "Header Trim Pad" in this Section.
3. Mark position of latch (2) in relation to bracket (3).
4. Four Allen head bolts (1) using a 5 mm wrench.
5. Mounting plate (5) and latch (2).

Install or Connect

1. Align latch (2) with the marks previously made on bracket (3).
2. Position latch (2) and mounting plate (5).
3. Four Allen head bolts (1) using a 5 mm wrench.
4. Trim pad.
5. Hard top (4).

Figure 10-9-5 - Front Latch Mounting Bracket and Centering Pin:

FRONT LATCH MOUNTING BRACKET

Figure 10-9-5

Remove or Disconnect

1. Hard top (3), invert, and set on protected surface. Refer to "Removing Hard Top" in this Section.

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2. Trim pad. Refer to "Header Trim Pad" in this Section.
3. Mark position of bracket (4) in relation to hard top (3).
4. Three bolts (2) using a T-25 Torx(R) driver and bracket (4).

Reinstall or Connect

1. Align bracket (4) with scribe marks previously made.
2. Three bolts (2) using a T-25 Torx(R) driver.
3. Trim pad.
4. Hard top (3).

FRONT LATCH CENTERING PIN

Figure 10-9-5

Remove or Disconnect

1. Hard top (3), invert, and set on protected surface. Refer to "Removing Hard Top" in this Section.
2. Centering pin (1) and washer (5) using a 13 mm wrench.

Reinstall or Connect

1. Centering pin (1) and washer (5) using a 13 mm wrench.
2. Hard top (3).

Figure 10-9-20 - Striker Adjustments:

Figure 10-9-6 - Hard Top Adjustments:

ADJUSTMENT OF FRONT LATCH/BRACKET

Figures 10-9-6 and 10-9-20

To tighten or loosen clamping force:

1. The latch roller (1) should be at end of channel in striker and hard top should fit snug against windshield header.
2. Remove trim pad. Refer to "Header Trim Pad" in this Section.
3. Loosen four bolts (2) holding front latch. Adjust one side at a time.
4. Position latch as indicated in step one and tighten bolts (2).
5. Repeat for opposite side, if necessary.

To move the hard top latch assembly right to left:

1. The latch roller (1) should be in middle of striker opening when latch is in open position.
2. Remove trim pad. Refer to "Header Trim Pad" in this Section.
3. Loosen bolts (3) holding bracket to hard top. Adjust one side at a time.
4. Position bracket as indicated in step one and tighten bolts (3).
5. Repeat for opposite side, if necessary.
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