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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 284777  Size: SH
  1. Open the folding top stowage compartment.

  2. Object Number: 214147  Size: SH
  3. Remove the forward end of the strut from the hinge ball stud.
  4. Close the folding top stowage compartment lid.

  5. Object Number: 284752  Size: SH
  6. Open the rear stowage compartment lid.
  7. Remove the strut from the rear ball stud.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 284752  Size: SH
  1. Open the rear stowage compartment lid.

  2. Object Number: 214147  Size: SH
  3. Position the rod end of the strut through the access hole between the quarter panel and the support.
  4. Install the strut to the rear ball stud.
  5. Close the rear stowage compartment.

  6. Object Number: 284777  Size: SH
  7. Open the folding top stowage compartment.
  8. Install the rod end of the strut to the front of the hinge.
  9. Close the folding top stowage compartment.