Removal Procedure
- Manually
open the folding top as shown in the illustration. Refer to
Folding Top Manual Operation
The distance (A) from
the windshield header to the leading edge of the folding top panel is 430 mm
(17 in).
- Place a protective covering over the interior and the adjacent body panels.
- With the aid of an assistant, support the folding top to prevent the top
from moving when you remove the strut actuator.
- Use
a small flat-bladed tool to lift the retainer clip (1) on the lower pivot link
bracket side of the strut actuator.
- Remove the strut actuator from the ball joint (2) on the lower
pivot link bracket.
- Use a small flat-bladed tool to lift up on the retainer clip (3)
on the folding top support bracket side of the strut actuator.
- Remove the strut actuator from the ball joint (4) on the support
bracket.
- Remove the strut actuator from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Notice: Apply pressure only at the end of the strut actuator that you are
removing or attaching. DO NOT apply pressure to the middle of the rod because damage
or bending will result.
- Install the strut actuator (3) to the ball joint (4) on the folding
top support bracket.
- Install the strut actuator (1) to the ball joint (2) on
the lower pivot link bracket.
- Remove the protective covering.
- Manually close the folding top. Refer to
Folding Top Manual Operation
.
- Inspect the folding top for proper operation. Refer to
Power Folding Top Description and Operation