General Procedures

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

Align the convertible top to the dimensions shown using the procedure below.
With assistance, install the convertible top assembly.
- Install and lightly tighten the nuts.
Close the convertible top compartment lid.
Close the convertible top.
- Using an Allen key, manually latch the convertible top.
Ensure the forward edge of the convertible top has an equal 7mm gap to the header panel.
Open the convertible top.
- Using an Allen key, manually release the convertible top latches.
Open the convertible top compartment lid.

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 aluminum spacer.

Release the convertible top assembly.
- Loosen the 6 nuts.
Adjust the convertible top.
- Loosen the 2 locknuts.
- Adjust the convertible top as necessary.
- Tighten the locknuts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
Secure the convertible top assembly.
- Lightly tighten the nuts.
Close the convertible top compartment lid.
Close the convertible top.
- Using an Allen key, manually latch the convertible top.
Ensure the forward edge of the convertible top has an equal 7mm gap to the header panel.
Open the convertible top.
- Using an Allen key, manually release the convertible top latches.
Open the convertible top compartment lid.
Secure the convertible top assembly.

Tighten the nuts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).