Convertible Top - Won't Fully Fold Into Storage Area

Classification: BT08-029

Reference: NTB08-10

Date: December 18, 2008

SOFT TOP COVER DOES NOT FULLY OPEN

APPLIED VEHICLES:
2004 - 2008 350Z Roadster (Z33)

IF YOU CONFIRM

When trying to open the top, it will not fully fold down into the storage area.

ACTION

Replace the elastic straps with the part listed in the Parts Information section of this bulletin.

Replace the convertible top seals if necessary with Part Number 97066-CE40A.





PARTS INFORMATION





CLAIMS INFORMATION

IMPORTANT:
The purpose of "ACTION" (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire Service Procedure as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing the repair.

SERVICE PROCEDURE





1. Retract soft top cover about 90 degrees.





2. Remove front center finisher.





3. Remove front center retainer.





4. Remove A-link retainer (both sides).





5. Remove the clips from the notch in A-link (both sides). See Figure 5.





6. Remove the soft top cover from the frame at the 1st bow and fold back at the 2nd bow.

^ Make note of the location of double-sided tape which will be replaced when reinstalling parts.





7. Drill out the rivets and remove the elastic strap attached to the 2nd and 3rd bow (both sides).

IMPORTANT:
Be careful not to damage the soft top cover, protect the area as necessary.





8. Install the elastic straps.

9. Reinstall all the components in reverse order of removal.

^ Make sure to apply double-sided tape to the first bow.

10. Check to make sure this issue has been resolved.