Convertible Top: Description and Operation

CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION
Lowering

CAUTION: The top should be totally dry before lowering. Also, be sure that the top storage well is free of all foreign objects; including the boot, to insure that no damage will be done to the top or rear window as top is lowered.

1. Unlatch the top retaining latches by pulling handle rearward. The latches are located above the visor on both the driver and passenger side of vehicle.
2. Lower door windows and quarter windows.
3. If engine is not running, turn ignition switch to "ON" position and then depress top control switch to lowering position until top pins are disengaged from header.
4. Close latches.
5. After top is completely lowered, install boot.

Raising

WARNING: NEVER, FOR ANY REASON, OPEN AND/OR CLOSE ANY CONVERTIBLE TOP WITH THE VEHICLE IN MOTION. STOP VEHICLE, PLACE THE GEARSHIFT SELECTOR IN PARK, THEN TOP MAY BE OPERATED.

1. Unfasten boot, and lower both door and quarter windows (put boot in trunk).
2. If engine is not running, turn ignition switch to "ON" position and then depress top control switch to raising position.
3. Open latches.
4. Raise top until top header contacts wind- shield header latch strikers.
5. Before latching the top, make sure the door glass weatherstrip is in proper position.
6. Grasp front edge of top from interior of car, pull down while guiding anchor pins into locating holes. Use the top motor to assist pull down.
7. While top is in fully closed position, align latch hooks and close latch release handles.

HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
The electric hydraulic top folding mechanism consists of two cylinders; hydraulic lines combined electric motor, hydraulic pump and reservoir control switch by-pass valve and knob, and dual relays.

The motor with pump. by-pass valve, knob, and reservoir will be serviced as an assembly. The hydraulic cylinders will be serviced individually as an assembly. Hydraulic lines and by-pass valve knob will be serviced as an assembly with the sealing rings serviced separately.