Manually Lower Top

Fig 1: Unlocking Top

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NOTE: The pressure from the top hydraulic system must be relieved before attempting to manually lower top. See STANDARD PROCEDURE .

NOTE: Make sure the rear cargo compartment divider is secured in its vertical position.

Lower the windows and open the doors.
Unlock the top from the windshield header by pulling the handle down and turning it clockwise just past a quarter turn.

Fig 2: Pushing Up On Top
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Push up on the convertible top release handle to create a gap between the header and top of approximately 8 inches (200 mm). Once the top is free, rotate the release handle back to its stored position.

Fig 3: Unlocking/Locking Rear Bow
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Open the decklid and unlock the rear bow by inserting an Allen wrench into the rear bow latch (1) and turning counterclockwise.

Fig 4: Lifting Rear Bow
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Close the decklid.
Lift up on the rear bow and secure in the vertical position.

Fig 5: Inserting Multifunction Tool
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Insert the multifunction tool (supplied with vehicle) into gap in front of the tonneau cover and rotate counterclockwise until the tonneau cover is released.

Fig 6: Lifting Tonneau Cover Up
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Lift the tonneau cover up and support in the vertical position.

Fig 7: Lowering Top Assembly
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Lower the top assembly into the top storage compartment.
Lower the tonneau cover.

Fig 8: Locking Tonneau Cover
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NOTE: If the top is being serviced, do not lock the tonneau cover at this time.
Insert the multifunction tool (supplied with vehicle) into gap in front of the tonneau cover and rotate clockwise until the tonneau cover is locked.