Convertible top compartment cover, removing and installing: Notes

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Fig 1: Convertible Top Compartment Cover Remove/Install Components

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1 - Convertible top compartment cover seal

Begin installation at molded parts.
Install molded part along flange toward outside, not from above.
Install seal on both sides from inside toward outside.

2 - Hydraulic cylinder

3 - Ball head pin

21 Nm

4 - Convertible top compartment cover

Removing:

Disengage push rod from hydraulic cylinders at ball stud.
Remove bolts on cover side of hinge Cover side hinge, removing .
Remove convertible top compartment cover.

5 - Screw

8 Nm

6 - Hold-down fastener

Remove convertible top compartment cover insulation.
Pull hold-down fastener out sideways and remove.

7 - Screw

21 Nm

8 - Tension plate

Striker pin is aligned to convertible top compartment cover latch.
It must align with latch housing on inside.
When closed, striker pin must have enough clearance in latch cover opening.

9 - Window

10 - Ball head pin

21 Nm