Hard Top/Soft Top - Body Service Procedures: Overview

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NO.: 90-I-37
DATE: Feb. 1990

GROUP: 10 CORP. NO.: 011507
SUBJECT: HARD TOP AND SOFT TOP BODY SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 ALLANTES EQUIPPED WITH THE PHASE II CONVERTIBLE TOP (RPO V4J)
This bulletin includes Service Information Manual Section 10-9 for the 1990 Allante Phase II hard top and convertible top (RPO V4J). It should be used until the Final Edition 1990 Allante Service Information Manual is available. Each dealership's mailing includes two copies of these procedures. All others will receive one copy. For electrical information and diagnosis relating to the Phase II top, refer to DSIB 90-1-38, Group 8, which will be published shortly.

ALLANTE HARD TOP AND CONVERTIBLE TOP 10-9-1

SECTION 10-9

HARD TOP AND CONVERTIBLE TOP

NOTICE: When fasteners are removed, always reinstall them at the same location from which they were removed. If a fastener needs to be replaced, use the correct part number fastener for that application. If the correct part number fastener is not available, a fastener of equal size and strength (or stronger) may be used. Fasteners that are not reused, and those requiring thread locking compound will be called out. The correct torque value must be used when installing fasteners that require it. If the above conditions are not followed, parts or system damage could result.

CONTENTS

HARD TOP
General Description .................................................................................................... 10-9-1
Removing Hard Top .................................................................................................. 10-9-1
Installing Hard Top .................................................................................................... 10-9-2
Header Trim Pad ........................................................................................................ 10-9-2
Front Latch ................................................................................................................ 10-9-3
Front Latch Mounting Bracket .................................................................................. 10-9-3
Front Latch Centering Pin ........................................................................................ 10-9-4
Adjustment of Front Latch/Bracket .......................................................................... 10-9-4
CONVERTIBLE TOP
General Description .................................................................................................... 10-9-5
Lowering Convertible Top ........................................................................................ 10-9-5
Raising Convertible Top ............................................................................................ 10-9-5
Front Latch Motor Trim Cover ................................................................................ 10-9-6
Front Latch Motor Assembly .................................................................................... 10-9-7
Front Latch Motor Mounting Bracket ...................................................................... 10-9-7
Front Latch Centering Pin ........................................................................................ 10-9-7
Adjustment of the Front Latch Motor/Bracket .......................................................... 10-9-8
WINDSHIELD HEADER
General Description .................................................................................................... 10-9-8
Upper Molding .......................................................................................................... 10-9-8
Lower Trim Panel ...................................................................................................... 10-9-9
Lower Trim Center Cover .......................................................................................... 10-9-9
Sunshade .................................................................................................................. 10-9-10
Inside Mirror ............................................................................................................ 10-9-10
Map Lamps .............................................................................................................. 10-9-11
Front Latch and Centering Pin Strikers .................................................................. 10-9-11
Adjustment of One or Both Strikers ........................................................................ 10-9-11
CONVERTIBLE TOP STOWAGE COVER
General Description .................................................................................................... 10-9-12
Removal and Installation .......................................................................................... 10-9-12
Hinges ........................................................................................................................ 10-9-12
Safety Belt Retractor Cover ...................................................................................... 10-9-14
Adjustment .................................................................................................................. 10-9-14
TOP CONTROL PANEL
General Description .................................................................................................... 10-9-14
Removal and Installation .......................................................................................... 10-9-14
WIRING HARNESS
General Description .................................................................................................... 10-9-15