Convertible Top: Service and Repair
Convertible Top Assembly (76.86.15)
Removal
1. Remove the rear quarter trim panels.
2. Remove the RH loadspace trim panel.
3. NOTE: The ignition must be switched off.
Release the convertible top system pressure.
- Release the Allen bolt.
4. Disconnect the convertible top hydraulic pump electrical connectors.
5. Release the convertible top hydraulic pump.
- Remove the 3 bolts.
6. Close the convertible top to the position shown.
7. Release the convertible top fluid lines and harness.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Release the 2 fluid line and harness clips.
8. NOTE: Support the convertible top compartment lid.
Release the convertible top compartment lid RH lift cylinder.
- Release the 2 clips.
9. Open the convertible top to the position shown.
10. CAUTION: Under no circumstances must the base plate fixing nuts be loosened or removed. Each base plate fixing nut can be identified by a large aluminium spacer.
NOTE: This step requires the aid of other technicians.
Remove the convertible top assembly.
- Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
- Remove the 8 nuts.
Installation
1. Install the convertible top assembly.
- Tighten the nuts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
- Connect the electrical connectors.
2. Align the convertible top assembly.
3. Close the convertible top to the position shown.
4. NOTE: Support the convertible top compartment lid.
Attach the convertible top compartment lid RH lift cylinder.
- Secure with the clips.
5. Secure the convertible top fluid lines and harness.
- Secure the fluid line and harness clips.
- Connect the electrical connector.
- Install new cable ties.
6. Open the convertible top to the position shown.
7. Secure the convertible top hydraulic pump.
- Tighten the bolts to 8 Nm (6 lb.ft).
8. Connect the convertible top hydraulic pump electrical connectors.
9. NOTE: The ignition must be switched off.
Tighten the convertible top system pressure Allen bolt.
10. Install the RH loadspace trim panel.
11. Install the rear quarter trim panels.