Convertible Top Base Plate Adjustment

Convertible Top Base Plate Adjustment

1. Remove the convertible top assembly.
2. Remove the convertible top base plates.
- Remove the 6 nuts.
- Collect the washers.







3. Adjust the 6 base plate height adjustment washers, so they are 3 mm below the underside of the base plates.







4. Install the convertible top base plates.
- Make sure the base plates are installed central to the studs.
- Install the washers.
- Lightly tighten the nuts.

5. With assistance, install the convertible top assembly.
- Install and lightly tighten the nuts.

6. Close the convertible top compartment lid.
7. Close the convertible top.
- Using an Allen key, manually latch the convertible top.







8. Ensure the forward edge of the convertible top has an equal 7 mm gap to the header panel.







9. Ensure the rear edge of the convertible top has an equal 3 mm gap to the convertible top compartment lid and rear quarter glass outer seal seal.







10. Open the convertible top.
- Using an Allen key, manually release the convertible top latches.

11. Open the convertible top compartment lid.
12. With assistance, remove the convertible top assembly.
- Remove the 6 nuts.

13. Remove the convertible top base plates.
- Remove the 6 nuts.
- Collect the washers.

14. Adjust the 6 base plate adjustment washers to the necessary height.
15. 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).

16. Install the convertible top assembly.