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Convertible Top Compartment Lid Alignment

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  1. Check the alignment of the convertible top lid. Adjust, if required, using the steps below.
  2. NOTE: Support as necessary.
  3. Open the convertible top to the position shown.
    • Depress the switch.
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  4. NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
  5. Release the convertible top lid latches.
    • Loosen the 6 bolts.
    • Tighten the 6 bolts to 1 Nm (1 lb.ft).
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  6. Release the convertible top lid lift cylinder bracket.
    • Loosen the 3 nuts.
    • Push the convertible top lift cylinder bracket fully rearwards.
    • Tighten the 3 nuts to 1 Nm (1 lb.ft).
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  7. Close the convertible top compartment lid.
    • Depress the switch.
  8. With the convertible top compartment lid closed, check the alignment of the lid to the body. The lid should be central in its aperture. The profile of the lid to the body should be flush.
  9. Install the convertible lid cylinder bracket lower nuts.
    • Tighten the nuts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
  10. NOTE: Support as necessary.
  11. Open the convertible top to the position shown.
    • Depress the switch.
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  12. Secure the convertible top lid latches.
    • Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
  13. Install the convertible lid cylinder bracket upper nut.
    • Tighten the nut to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
  14. Close the convertible top compartment lid.
    • Depress the switch.