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For 1990-2009 cars only

Object Number: 1506587  Size: LF

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Component Name

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

  1. Remove the folding top cover. Refer to Folding Top Cover Replacement .
  2. Remove the headliner. Refer to Folding Top Headlining Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  3. 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 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.

2

Number Two Link Pin (Qty: 3)

3

Number Two Link

Number Three Link Replacement

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Remove the folding top cover. Refer to Folding Top Cover Replacement .
  2. Remove the headliner. Refer to Folding Top Headlining Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  3. 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.

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.

5

Number Three Link Pin (Qty: 3)

6

Number Three Link

Number Five Link Replacement

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Remove the folding top cover. Refer to Folding Top Cover Replacement .
  2. Remove the headliner. Refer to Folding Top Headlining Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  3. If replacing the number five link refer to folding top adjustment. Refer to Folding Top Adjustment .
  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.

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.

9

Number Five Link Pin

10

Number Five Link