Disassembly/Assembly

1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

Retainer Disassembly Note
1. Set the convertible top upside down on a workbench covered with clean, thick cloth.




2. Mark around the retainer installation screws with paint before removing them.

End Plate Disassembly Note




1. Remove the rivets from the link using a drill.

Drill size
Dia 4.0 mm {Dia 0.16 in}

2. Remove the screws and remove the end plates from the link.

Top Fabric Disassembly Note
1. Fold the convertible top.




2. Remove the top fabric from the link.

Cable Disassembly Note
1. Peel back the top fabric from the front header.




2. Remove the screws and disconnect the cables from the rear of the link.
3. Unfold the convertible top and set it upright.




4. Remove the rivets from the link using a drill.

Drill size
Dia 4.0 mm {Dia 0.16 in}

5. Pry back the bow retainers using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.




6. Remove the top fabric from the bow retainer.




7. Remove the cables from the cable guide.
8. Remove the top fabric and cables from the link.




9. Remove the cables from the top fabric.

Cable Assembly Note




1. Thread the cable into the top fabric.

Top Fabric Assembly Note
1. Cover the workbench with thick cloth to prevent damaging the top fabric and rear window.
2. Place the link onto the top fabric.
3. Install the top fabric to the front bow.




4. Roll the top fabric over the bow retainer.




5. Hang the end of the top fabric on the bow retainer.




6. Clamp the top fabric to the bow using water pump pliers which have been wrapped in tape. Pull the top fabric by hand to verify that it is held securely.
7. Set the convertible top upright.




8. Rivet the cables to the front of the link.

Set Plate Assembly Note
1. Turn the convertible top over and fold it.




2. Install the front of the top fabric to the front header.
3. Align the set plate and top fabric with the set plate installation holes.
4. Install the set plate to the link.

End Plate Assembly Note
1. Unfold the convertible top half-way.




2. Pass the cables through the cable guides.
3. Install the cables to the rear of the link.
4. Fold the convertible top.




5. Install the top fabric to the link.
6. Unfold the convertible top.




7. Install the end plates to the link.
8. Rivet the top fabric to the link.

Retainer Assembly Note




1. Install the retainers to the link, aligning the retainer marks with the retainer installation screws.