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For 1990-2009 cars only

Object Number: 1506345  Size: LF

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Notice: Prying against the folding top rails could result in damage to parts.

Tip
Manual operation of the power convertible top cannot be attempted for 5 minutes from the last time the convertible top button was pressed. This will allow the hydraulic pressure to bleed off.

Number One Bow Replacement

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Remove the folding top cover. Refer to Folding Top Cover Replacement .
  2. Remove headliner. Refer to Folding Top Headlining Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the number one bow weatherstrip. Refer to Folding Top Weatherstrip, Retainer Replacement .
  4. Position the folding top with the number one bow and the number five bow up, to access fasteners and minimize tension on pins and linkage.

1

Number One Bow Spring Flex Clip (Qty: 4)

Tip

    • Do not reuse the spring flex clip. Replace after disassembly.
    • Use a small flat-bladed tool to lift the retainer spring flex clip.

2

Number One Roof Bow Pin (Qty: 4)

3

Number One Roof Bow

Side Rail Replacement

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Remove the folding top cover. Refer to Folding Top Cover Replacement .
  2. Remove headliner. Refer to Folding Top Headlining Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the number one bow and side rail weatherstrips. Refer to Folding Top Weatherstrip, Retainer Replacement .
  4. Position the folding top with the number one bow and the number five bow up, to access fasteners and minimize tension on pins and linkage.

1

Number One Bow Spring Flex Clip (Qty: 4)

Tip

    • Do not reuse the spring flex clip. Replace after disassembly.
    • Use a small flat-bladed tool to lift the retainer spring flex clip.

2

Number One Roof Bow Pin (Qty: 4)

3

Number One Roof Bow

4

Side Rail Spring Flex Clip (Qty: 4)

Tip

    • Do not reuse the spring flex clip. Replace after disassembly.
    • Use a small flat-bladed tool to lift the retainer spring flex clip.

5

Side Rail Pin (Qty: 6)

6

Side Rail

Rear Side Rail Replacement

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Remove rear side rail weatherstrip. Refer to Folding Top Weatherstrip, Retainer Replacement .
  2. Position the folding top with the number one bow and the number five bow up, to access fasteners and minimize tension on pins and linkage.

7

Side Rail Spring Flex Clip (Qty: 4)

Tip

    • Do not reuse the spring flex clip. Replace after disassembly.
    • Use a small flat-bladed tool to lift the retainer spring flex clip.

8

Rear Side Rail Pin (Qty: 4)