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Section B

Section B - Convertible Top Button Replacement





- Unclip roof frame trim panel -1- by prying off rear clips -3- then front clips -2-
- Turn handle 90° and remove roof frame trim panel over handle

NOTE:
- DO NOT remove handle -4-
- It is shown removed for illustrative purposes only

IMPORTANT: Before disassembly, look closely at position of button against the adjuster Make note of button angle and position because it is the position needed for new button installation Button is under slight spring tension

- Remove circlip -5-
- Remove pin -6- and PRESS button -7-

IMPORTANT:
- When removing button, two rubber washers -8- and adjuster -9- also come off
- Rubber washers will need to be reinstalled with new adjuster and button





- Illustration showing the disassembled individual parts:
5 - Clip (new from repair kit)
6 - Pin (new from repair kit)
7 - Button (new from repair kit)
8 - Rubber washers (reinstall parts)
9 - Adjuster (new from repair kit)





- Use new button, adjuster, pin and clip from repair kit (1YM 898 002)
- Place and hold new adjuster with rubber washers in position in the latch bracket so the bottom groove on the adjuster aligns with latch bar in release handle

NOTE:
- Previously removed rubber washers -8- need to be reinstalled
- Arrows in illustration show position of latch bracket. Rubber washers are inward of the bracket and adjuster -9- is in the middle

- To install new button, hold it in previously noted position before disassembly and rearward of the latch bracket, then move button forward over latch bracket and insert new pin
- Raise release handle over new button
- Press button and check function
- Install new clip on pin
- Proceed to Section C