Removal and Installation
TOP FABRIC REMOVAL/INSTALLATION1. Cover over the rear deck area using a protective rag.
2. Remove the rear package trim.
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Weatherstrip Removal Note
Vertical section
1. Lower the convertible top fully.
2. Remove the fastener as shown in the figure using a fastener remover.
Retainer Removal Note
1. Mark around the retainer installation screws with paint before removing them.
Top Fabric Removal Note
1. Remove the rivets from the link with a drill.
Drill size
dia 4.0 mm {dia 0.16 in}
2. Peel the top fabric end.
3. Remove the rivets from the link using a drill.
Drill size
dia 4.0 mm {dia 0.16 in}
4. Lower the convertible top to release the cable spring tension, and unhook the spring.
5. Remove the cable from the top fabric.
6. Pry back the front bow retainer using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.
7. Remove the top fabric from the bow retainer.
Rain Rail Removal Note
1. Remove the rivets from the top fabric using a drill.
Drill size
dia 4.0 mm {dia 0.16 in}
Rain Rail Installation Note
If the rivets will not be used
1. Degrease the rain rail using white gasoline.
2. Install the insulation tape to the rivet installation holes of the rain rail.
Insulation tape
Width: 20 mm {0.79 in}
Height: 15 mm {0.59 in}
Thickness: 3 mm {0.12 in}
If the rivets will be used
1. Rivet the rain rail to the top fabric.
2. Flatten the stem using a hammer.
Top Fabric Installation Note
1. Place the top fabric onto the link.
2. install the top fabric from the rear bow to the front bow.
3. Roll the top fabric over the bow retainer.
4. Hang the end of the top fabric on the bow retainer.
5. Clamp the top fabric to the bow using water pump pliers which have been wrapped in tape.
6. Pull the top fabric by hand to verify that it is held securely.
7. Insert a metal rod into the fabric as shown, tie the cable around the rod, and pull the cable through the fabric.
8. Raise the convertible top as shown in the figure.
9. Install the screw.
10. Rivet the top fabric upper side to the link.
11. Peel the top fabric end.
12. Rivet the top fabric lower side to the link.
NOTE: If the lower side rivet is difficult to install to the link, install the top fabric using a tinnerman clip and a screw.