Attachment of Back Belt Molding:

Figure 1:

1. Before installing the new style boot cover, three (3) rear back belt molding spacers must be fitted to obtain clearance for the boot cover retaining tabs. These spacers are provided with the new boot cover.

2. Raise the convertible top to the windshield header.

3. Open the deck lid.

4. Remove the five (5) back belt attaching screws (Figure 1).


5. Carefully disengage and remove the back belt molding from the quarter belt moldings.

6. Place the molding, face down, on a clean, covered work surface.

7. Using a mild detergent soap and a soft cotton cloth, clean the inside of the molding. Rinse the molding with clean fresh water. Dry the molding with a dry, soft, cotton cloth.


NOTE: Do not allow any soap residue to dry on the molding. Otherwise, spotting may occur.





8. Use a pencil to mark the inside of the molding for the three (3) spacers, as shown. (Figure 2).


9. Using a cotton swab moistened with rubbing alcohol, clean the area below the reference marks, large enough to accept the adhesive-backed spacers.

10. Peel the protective backing off the spacer.


NOTE: Do not touch the adhesive surface or expose it to debris. Otherwise, the spacer may not adhere to the back belt molding.





11. Position and center each spacer with respect to the reference mark. Align the spacer to the rolled edge of the molding and press the spacer firmly to the molding (Figure 3).


12. Engage and align the back belt molding to the quarter belt moldings.

13. Install the five (5) molding attachment screws.

14. Close the deck lid.