A. Vertical and fore-and-aft adjustment

If needed, adjust fore-and-aft with adjuster shims between the soft top mechanism and the body by the mechanism mounting to the C-pillar. Use 1 mm shims. Maximum allowed adjustment is 0 - 8 shims. Nominal is 4 shims. Note that a different number of shims can be used on the left and right side.

1. Remove the side upholstery on both sides.
2. Operate the soft top so that it is raised (closed) and the fifth bow as well as the soft top cover are raised (open). Do not lock the soft top to the windscreen frame but shut off the ignition to release the hydraulic pressure.
3. Position special tool Soft top support  in the latch fitting as shown in the illustration. Measure the distance between the tool and first bow. The distance must be 17 mm on the left-hand and right-hand sides.
   Fig 1: Illustration For Step 3

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4. Adjust by loosening the lock nut and then turning the stop out (soft top moves upwards) or in (soft top moves downwards).
   Fig 2: Illustration For Step 4

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5. Check the measurement.
6. Measure and note the values for the length of the soft top. Measure from the outer edge of the tool to the front edge of the first bow. The distance must be 21--25 mm.
   Fig 3: Illustration For Step 6

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7. Loosen the nuts that secure the soft top mechanism to the body.
   Fig 4: Loosening Nuts Securing Soft Top Mechanism To Body

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8. The stops must be removed to fit the shims. Note the number of turns when the stops are removed so that they can be refitted in the same position.
9. Adjust the soft top by increasing or decreasing the number of shims between the soft top mechanism and the body. Use 1 mm shims.
10. Check that the lock hook on the left side is directly lined up with the middle of the lock fitting.
    Fig 5: Identifying Lock Hook Position

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    Example: 

    1. 10.a. If the lock hook is left of the lock fitting middle:

       Fit additional shims on the right side.

    2. 10.b. If the lock hook is right of the lock fitting middle:

       Fit additional shims on the left side.

11. Turn back the stops to the noted position when removing.
12. Tighten the nuts.

    Tightening torque : 28 N.m (20.7 lbf ft) 

13. Check height position again.
14. Refit the side upholstery.