Convertible Top Alignment

Convertible Top Alignment

NOTE:
This procedure details how to align a new convertible top assembly.




1 Align the convertible top to the dimensions shown using the procedure below.
2 With assistance, install the convertible top assembly.
- Install and lightly tighten the nuts.
3 Close the convertible top compartment lid.




4 Close the convertible top.
- Using an Allen key, manually latch the convertible top.




5 Ensure the forward edge of the convertible top has an equal 7mm gap to the header panel.
6 Open the convertible top.
- Using an Allen key, manually release the convertible top latches.
7 Open the convertible top compartment lid.




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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.
Release the convertible top assembly.
- Loosen the 6 nuts.




9 Adjust the convertible top.
- Loosen the 2 locknuts.
- Adjust the convertible top as necessary.
- Tighten the locknuts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).

10 Secure the convertible top assembly.
- Lightly tighten the nuts.

11 Close the convertible top compartment lid.

12 Close the convertible top.
- Using an Allen key, manually latch the convertible top.





13 Ensure the forward edge of the convertible top has an equal 7mm gap to the header panel.

14 Open the convertible top.
- Using an Allen key, manually release the convertible top latches.

15 Open the convertible top compartment lid.

16 Secure the convertible top assembly.
- Tighten the nuts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).