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Convertible Top Compartment Lid





Convertible Top Compartment Lid

Removal





1 Open the convertible top to the position shown.
- Depress the switch.
- Support as necessary.
2 Release the convertible top compartment lid lift cylinder.
- Release the clip.




3 With assistance, remove the convertible top compartment lid.
- Remove the 4 bolts.




4 Remove the convertible top compartment lid buffers.
- Release the clips.




5 Remove the convertible top compartment lid pad.
- Remove the 11 clips.




6 Remove the convertible top compartment lid lift cylinder spigot.




7 Remove the convertible top compartment lid strikers.
- Remove the 4 bolts.




8 Remove the convertible top compartment moulding.
- Remove the 10 nuts.




9 Remove the convertible top compartment trim panel.
- Remove the 2 Torx bolts.
- Release from the 8 clips.

Installation
1 Install the convertible top compartment trim panel.
- Install and tighten the Torx screws.
- Secure with the clips.
2 Install the convertible top compartment moulding.
- Tighten the nuts to 4 Nm (3 lb.ft).
3 Install the convertible top compartment lid strikers.
- Tighten the bolts to 9 Nm (7 lb.ft).
4 Install the convertible top compartment lid lift cylinder spigot.
5 Install the convertible top compartment lid pad.
- Secure with the clips.
6 Install the convertible top compartment lid buffers.
- Release the clips.
- Secure in the clips.
7 Check the convertible top compartment lid profile.
- Loosen the locknut.
- Adjust the striker.
- Check the convertible top compartment lid profile.
8 With assistance, install the convertible top compartment lid.
- Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
9 Attach the convertible top compartment lid lift cylinder.
- Secure with the clip.

10 Close the convertible top compartment lid.
- Remove the support.
- Depress the switch.

11 If required, adjust the convertible top compartment lid.