Convertible Top: Adjustments

Folding Top Adjustment

Downstop Adjustment Procedure

1. Turn pump bypass valve to open position (full clockwise).
2. Lower folding top by hand.
3. Lay straightedge level across rear edge of side rail garnish moldings with straightedge level extending to left and right edges of vehicle.
4. Reposition plastic splash shield to allow access to downstop bolts/screws.




5. Loosen downstop bolts/screws.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

6. Adjust octagonal downstop cams so that folding top is level from left to right along straightedge level and allows sufficient clearance for boot cover to be installed

Tighten the downstop bolts/screws to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

7. Remove straightedge level.
8. Turn pump bypass valve to closed position (full counter-clockwise).
9. Perform upstop adjustment if necessary as outlined in the procedure below, otherwise raise top (automatically).

Upstop Adjustment Procedure

1. Turn pump bypass valve to open position (full clockwise).
2. Lower folding top by hand.




3. Turn upstops all the way in (clockwise).
4. Raise (manually) and latch folding top.
5. With top latched, turn each upstop counter-clockwise (out) until they contact pivot bracket.
6. Lower folding top (manually).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

7. Turn upstops out of outer arm an additional 1/4 of a turn.

Tighten the jam nut on upstops to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

8. Turn pump bypass valve to closed position (full counterclockwise).
9. Raise and latch convertible top.