CONVERTIBLE TOP DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY

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1.  Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.

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1	Top lock cover (See TOP LOCK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2	Top lock center
3	Top lock (See TOP LOCK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4	Top handle (See HEADER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5	Link weatherstrip No.1 (See LINK WEATHERSTRIP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
6	Header cover (See HEADER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
7	Male wedge
8	Retainer No.1 (See Retainer Removal Note.) (See Retainer Installation Note.)
9	Top fabric (See Top Fabric Removal Note.) (See Top Fabric Installation Note.)
10	Slider
11	Link weatherstrip No.2 (See LINK WEATHERSTRIP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
12	Retainer No.2 (See Retainer Removal Note.) (See Retainer Installation Note.)
13	Retainer No.3 (See Retainer Removal Note.) (See Retainer Installation Note.)
14	Tension band
15	Convertible top switch
16	Roof panel
17	Roof link spring (See Roof Link Spring Removal/Installation note.)

2.   Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

Retainer Removal Note

1.  Mark around the retainer installation screws with paint before removing them.

Top Fabric Removal Note

1.  When removing the top fabric, perform the following procedure.

(1)  Remove the screws.

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(2)  Remove the top fabric from the header panel.

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(3)  Unhook the tension spring from the links.

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(4)  Pull the tension springs out from the links.

(5)  Remove the nuts.

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(6)  Remove the staples. (with inner fabric)

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Note

•  When assembling the top fabric to the links, the outer fabric and inner fabric do not need to be stapled together.

(7)  Remove the rivet using a drill.

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(8)  Remove the top fabric.

Retainer Installation Note

1.  Install the retainers to the link, aligning the retainer marks with the retainer installation screws.

Top Fabric Installation Note

1.  After replacing the top fabric, install the protectors to the J-hook. (with inner fabric)

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Roof Link Spring Removal/Installation note

1.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Seat back bar garnish (front) (See SEAT BACK BAR GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2)  Quarter trim (See QUARTER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)  Scuff plate (See SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4)  Tire house trim (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Close the convertible top.

3.  Remove the roof link spring in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure using the water pump pliers.

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4.  Install in the reverse order of removal.