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| Component Name
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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 Two Link Replacement
Preliminary Procedures
- Remove the folding top cover. Refer to
Folding Top Cover Replacement
.
- Remove the headliner. Refer to
Folding Top Headlining Trim Panel Replacement
in Interior Trim.
- 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.
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1
| Number Two Link Spring Flex Clip (Qty: 3)
Tip
• | Do not reuse the spring flex clip. Replace after disassembly. |
• | Use a small flat-bladed tool to lift the retainer spring flex clip. |
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2
| Number Two Link Pin (Qty: 3)
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3
| Number Two Link
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Number Three Link Replacement
Preliminary Procedures
- Remove the folding top cover. Refer to
Folding Top Cover Replacement
.
- Remove the headliner. Refer to
Folding Top Headlining Trim Panel Replacement
in Interior Trim.
- 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.
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4
| Number Three Link Spring Flex Clip (Qty: 3)
Tip
• | Do not reuse the spring flex clip. Replace after disassembly. |
• | Use a small flat-bladed tool to lift the retainer spring flex clip. |
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5
| Number Three Link Pin (Qty: 3)
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6
| Number Three Link
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Number Five Link Replacement
Preliminary Procedures
- Remove the folding top cover. Refer to
Folding Top Cover Replacement
.
- Remove the headliner. Refer to
Folding Top Headlining Trim Panel Replacement
in Interior Trim.
- If replacing the number five link refer to folding top adjustment. Refer to
Folding Top Adjustment
.
- 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.
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7
| Pressure Link Ball Stud
Tighten 15 N·m (11 lb ft) |
8
| Number Three Link Spring Flex Clip (Qty: 2)
Tip
• | Do not reuse the spring flex clip. Replace after disassembly. |
• | Use a small flat-bladed tool to lift the retainer spring flex clip. |
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9
| Number Five Link Pin
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10
| Number Five Link
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