Convertible Top Base Plate Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Jaguar XKR, 2011 Jaguar XK, 2010 Jaguar XKR, and 2010 Jaguar XK. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the convertible top assembly. See Convertible Top Assembly .
- Remove the convertible top base plates.
- Adjust the 6 base plate height adjustment washers, so they are 3mm below the underside of the base plates.
- Install the convertible top base plates.
- Make sure the base plates are installed central to the studs.
- Install the washers.
- Lightly tighten the nuts.
- With assistance, install the convertible top assembly.
- Install and lightly tighten the nuts.
- Close the convertible top compartment lid.
- Close the convertible top.
- Ensure the forward edge of the convertible top has an equal 7mm gap to the header panel.
- Ensure the rear edge of the convertible top has an equal 3mm gap to the convertible top compartment lid and rear quarter glass outer seal seal.
- Open the convertible top.
- Using an Allen key, manually release the convertible top latches.
- Open the convertible top compartment lid.
- With assistance, remove the convertible top assembly.
- Remove the 6 nuts.
- Remove the convertible top base plates.
- Remove the 6 nuts.
- Collect the washers.
- Adjust the 6 base plate adjustment washers to the necessary height.
- Install the convertible top base plates.
- Align the base plates to the studs as necessary.
- Install the washers.
- Tighten the nuts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
- Install the convertible top assembly. See Convertible Top Assembly .