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Convertible Top Alignment

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NOTE: This procedure details how to align a new convertible top assembly.
  1. Align the convertible top to the dimensions shown using the procedure below.
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  2. With assistance, install the convertible top assembly.
    • Install and lightly tighten the nuts.
  3. Close the convertible top compartment lid.
  4. Close the convertible top.
    • Using an Allen key, manually latch the convertible top.
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  5. Ensure the forward edge of the convertible top has an equal 7mm gap to the header panel.
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  6. Open the convertible top.
    • Using an Allen key, manually release the convertible top latches.
  7. Open the convertible top compartment lid.
    8. 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.
  8. Release the convertible top assembly.
    • Loosen the 6 nuts.
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  9. Adjust the convertible top.
    • Loosen the 2 locknuts.
    • Adjust the convertible top as necessary.
    • Tighten the locknuts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
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  10. Secure the convertible top assembly.
    • Lightly tighten the nuts.
  11. Close the convertible top compartment lid.
  12. Close the convertible top.
    • Using an Allen key, manually latch the convertible top.
  13. Ensure the forward edge of the convertible top has an equal 7mm gap to the header panel.
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  14. Open the convertible top.
    • Using an Allen key, manually release the convertible top latches.
  15. Open the convertible top compartment lid.
  16. Secure the convertible top assembly.
    • Tighten the nuts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
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