Convertible Top Assembly

Convertible Top Assembly

Removal
1 Remove the rear quarter trim panels. For additional information, refer to Rear Quarter Trim Panel - Vehicles With: Convertible Top Rear Quarter Trim Panel [Convertible]
2 Remove the RH loadspace trim panel. For additional information, refer to Loadspace Trim Panel - Vehicles With: Convertible Top Loadspace Trim Panel [Convertible]




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CAUTION: Do not loosen the Allen bolt more than 2 complete turns. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
NOTE:
The ignition must be switched off.
Release the convertible top system pressure.
- Loosen the Allen bolt up to a maximum of 2 complete turns.
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.





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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.
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.
- Connect the electrical connectors.
2 Align the convertible top assembly. For additional information, refer to Convertible Top Alignment Convertible Top Alignment




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.
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.
- Tighten to 2 Nm.

10 Install the RH loadspace trim panel. For additional information, refer to Loadspace Trim Panel - Vehicles With: Convertible Top Loadspace Trim Panel [Convertible]

11 Install the rear quarter trim panels. For additional information, refer to Rear Quarter Trim Panel - Vehicles With: Convertible Top Rear Quarter Trim Panel [Convertible]