Add/Relieve Tension To Canopy

Adjustment of the floating bow tension strap barrels should be performed if the folding convertible top requires tension to be added, or removed from, the canopy.

Fig 1: Tension Strap Barrel Location

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1. Position the convertible top in the raised position with it latched to the header.
   CAUTION: It is recommended that the barrels be adjusted no more than 2.5 mm (0.10 in.).
   NOTE: The left tension barrel bolt is directly accessible from inside the trunk. The right tension bolt must be accessed through the jack storage door opening.
2. From inside the trunk area, remove the rubber plug (2) (1 per side) and adjust the tension strap barrels (1) located in the most rearward point of the trunk compartment, by turning the 10 mm hex screw located on the bottom side of each barrel counter clockwise to loosen the canopy, or clockwise to tighten the canopy. Each screw turn represents 1.25 mm (0.05 in) of adjustment.
3. After the barrels have been adjusted, cycle the folding convertible top to the fully stowed position and then raise it back up and latch it at the header.