Convertible Top Motor: Service and Repair
ASSEMBLY-HYDRAULIC PUMP/MOTORREMOVAL
1. Position the convertible top in the raised position.
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the rear seat cushion.
4. Remove the interior quarter trim panels.
5. Remove the rear seat back.
6. Remove the push-pins (1) that secure the convertible top well (2) to the rear seat back panel (3) and body (4) and remove the well liner.
7. Remove the protective cover (3) from the top of the hydraulic pump/motor assembly (4) located on the shelf panel (2).
8. Disconnect the convertible top wire harness from the main body harness.
9. Remove the two nuts (1) that secure the hydraulic pump/motor assembly to the top of the shelf panel.
10. Remove the six retaining clips (3 per side) that secure the hydraulic hoses and convertible top wire harness to the body.
NOTE: Place a reference mark along the outer edge of the shelf seat brackets to ensure they are installed back to the original position.
11. Remove the three bolts and two nuts that secure each rear seat back support bracket (2) and remove both brackets.
12. Remove the two bolts (1) that secure each hydraulic cylinder to the main pivot brackets.
13. Remove each hydraulic cylinder (1) from the main pivot brackets and remove the hydraulic pump/ motor assembly from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the hydraulic pump/motor assembly into the vehicle.
2. Install the hydraulic cylinders (1) onto the main pivot brackets.
3. Install the two bolts (1) that secure each hydraulic cylinder to the main pivot brackets. Tighten the bolts securely.
4. Align each rear seat back support bracket (2) to the previously marked bracket locations.
5. Install the three bolts and two nuts one at a time that secure each rear seat back support bracket. Make sure the position of the bracket aligns with each previously marked location. Tighten the fasteners securely.
6. Install the two nuts (1) that secure the hydraulic pump/motor assembly to the top of the shelf panel. Tighten the nuts securely.
7. Install the six retaining clips (3 per side) that secure the hydraulic hoses and wire harness to the body.
8. Connect the convertible top wire harness to the main body harness.
9. Install the protective cover (3) to the top of the hydraulic pump/motor assembly (4) located on the shelf panel (2).
10. Position the convertible top well liner (2) into the vehicle and install the push-pins (1) that secure the liner to the rear seat back panel (3) and body (4).
11. Install the rear seat back.
12. Install the interior quarter trim panels.
13. Install the rear seat cushion.
14. Reconnect the negative battery cable.