RETRACTABLE HARDTOP ADJUSTMENT


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Retractable Hardtop Adjustment

1.  Measure the clearance and height difference between the roofs and the vehicle body.

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Standard clearance
a: 4.0—8.0 mm {0.16—0.31 in} b: -2.5—1.5 mm {-0.098—0.059 in}
c: 6.0—10.0 mm {0.24—0.39 in} d: -2.4—1.6 mm {-0.094—0.062 in}
e: 2.7—7.3 mm {0.11—0.28 in} f: -2.3—2.3 mm {-0.090—0.090 in}
g: 2.6—7.4 mm {0.11—0.29 in} h: -2.3—2.3 mm {-0.090—0.090 in}
i: 2.3—7.3 mm {0.10—0.28 in} j: -5.2— -0.4 mm {-0.20— -0.02 in}
k: 2.7—7.7 mm {0.11—0.30 in} l: -2.5—2.5 mm {-0.098—0.098 in}
m: 2.7—7.5 mm {0.11—0.29 in} n: -2.3—2.3 mm {-0.09—0.09 in}
o: 2.7—7.5 mm {0.11—0.29 in} p: -2.3—2.3 mm {-0.09—0.09 in}
•  If the measured value is not within the standard clearance, adjust the clearance using the following procedure.
1.  Loosen the roof panel installation bolts or nuts and adjust the installation position. (See FRONT ROOF PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) (See MIDDLE ROOF PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) (See REAR ROOF PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3.  Measure the clearance and height difference between the roofs and the vehicle body.
4.  If the rear roof does not open/close smoothly, adjust the deck wedge installation position.

Top Lock Adjustment

1.  Using the retractable hardtop switch, keep the front roof half-open.

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2.  Remove the front roof link cover. (See FRONT ROOF LINK COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Remove the front headliner. (See FRONT HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Loosen the top lock installation screws and adjust the top lock position.

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5.  Tighten the top lock installation screws. (See TOP LOCK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

6.  Fully close the retractable hardtop.

7.  Verify that the gap between the windshield garnish and the retractable hardtop is within the standard clearance.

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Standard clearance
a: 4.0—8.0 mm {0.16—0.31 in} b: -2.5—1.5 mm {-0.098—0.059 in}
•  If not within the standard clearance, repeat from Step 4 to Step 7 until the clearance between the windshield garnish and the convertible top is within the standard clearance.

8.  Verify that the top lock can be secured/released smoothly.

9.  Install the front headliner. (See FRONT HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

10.  Install the front roof link cover. (See FRONT ROOF LINK COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)


Female Wedge Adjustment

Note
•  The female wedge can be adjusted on the left side only.

1.  Loosen the female wedge installation screws and adjust the female wedge position. (See FEMALE WEDGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Tighten the female wedge installation screws. (See FEMALE WEDGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Verify that the top lock can be secured/released smoothly.