Procedures

STANDARD PROCEDURE

STANDARD PROCEDURE - RELIEVING HYDRAULIC PRESSURE

NOTE: The hydraulic pressure must be relieved before the top can manually be raised or lowered.

1. Turn the ignition to the "ON" position.
2. Push down on the convertible top switch and hold in that position.
3. Turn the ignition "OFF" and continue to push down on the switch 5 seconds.
4. After 5 seconds the hydraulic system pressure will be relieved.

STANDARD PROCEDURE - MANUALLY LOWER TOP

NOTE: The pressure from the top hydraulic system must be relieved before attempting to manually lower top.

NOTE: Make sure the rear cargo compartment divider is secured in its vertical position.




1. Lower the windows and open the doors.
2. Unlock the top from the windshield header by pushing the release handle button, pulling the handle down and turning it clockwise just past a quarter turn.




3. Push up on the convertible top release handle to create a gap between the header and top of approximately 8 inches (200 mm). Once the top is free, rotate the release handle back to its stored position.




4. Open the decklid and unlock the rear bow by inserting an alien wrench into the rear bow latch (1) and turning counterclockwise.




5. Close the decklid.
6. Lift up on the rear bow and secure in the vertical position.




7. Insert the multifunction tool (supplied with vehicle) into gap in front of the tonneau cover and rotate counterclockwise until the tonneau cover is released.




8. Lift the tonneau cover up and support in the vertical position.




9. Lower the top assembly into the top storage compartment.
10. Lower the tonneau cover.

NOTE: If the top is being serviced, do not lock the tonneau cover at this time.




11. Insert the multifunction tool (supplied with vehicle) into gap in front of the tonneau cover and rotate clockwise until the tonneau cover is locked.

STANDARD PROCEDURE - MANUALLY RAISE TOP




1. Lower the windows and open the doors.
2. Insert the multifunction tool (supplied with vehicle) into gap in front of the tonneau cover and rotate counterclockwise until the tonneau cover is released.
3. Lift the tonneau cover up and support in the vertical position.

NOTE: Do not let go of the convertible top as it may fall back into the cargo compartment area.




4. Pull up on the upper section of the convertible top to move it out of its storage area until top is fully extended.




5. Lift the rear bow until it is in its vertical position.

CAUTION: The tonneau cover flaps will automatically extend while lowering the tonneau cover. The flaps can be damaged if not allowed to extend automatically.

6. Lower the tonneau cover.




7. Insert the multifunction tool (supplied with vehicle) into gap in front of the tonneau cover and rotate clockwise until the tonneau cover is locked.




8. Lower the rear bow into the tonneau cover.




9. Open the decklid and lock the rear bow by inserting an alien wrench into the rear bow latch (1) and turning counterclockwise.




10. Press the button on the release handle and fold down.
11. Turn the release just past one quarter turn clockwise and pull the convertible top frame carefully down until it meets the windshield header attachment points.




12. Turn the release handle counterclockwise to the stop in order to lock the convertible top.
13. Fold the latch handle up until the release button engages. The convertible top is now locked onto the windshield header.




14. Open the decklid and lock the rear bow by inserting an alien wrench into the rear bow latch (1) and turning clockwise.