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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