For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Open the rear compartment.
- Place a protective covering over the interior and the adjacent body panels.
- Locate the hydraulic pump beneath the carpet in the storage compartment on the driver side of the trunk.
- Turn the hydraulic pump bypass valve (1) counterclockwise the valve stops.
- Pull the over-center links (1) down to unlock the storage compartment panel.
- Pull the panel rearward.
- Grasp the compartment panel seal.
- Pull up on the weatherstrip to release the weatherstrip from the compartment panel flange.
- Remove the weatherstrip from the flange.
Installation Procedure
- Install the weatherstrip to the compartment panel flange. Start at one end of the panel and work to the other side. Use a rubber mallet to ensure that the weatherstrip is fully engaged to the flange.
- Push the closeout panel to the down position.
- Push the over-center links (1) up to lock the storage compartment panel.
- Turn the hydraulic pump bypass valve (1) clockwise until the valve stops.
- Remove the protective covering.
- Install the support and the carpet over the hydraulic pump.
- Close the rear compartment.
- Inspect the folding top for proper operation. Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation .
