Note: The stowage lid and the rear compartment lid will contact if they are opened at the same time. Be sure that one lid is latched at all times.

1. Open the rear compartment.
2. Remove the rear nut attaching the folding top stowage lid hinge.
3. Disconnect the right and left folding top stowage lid struts from the rear of the hinges.
4. Close the rear compartment.



5. Open the folding top stowage lid and support the lid.
6. Place a protective cover between the stowage lid and the rear compartment lid, and over the top of the quarter panels.
7. Using a grease pencil mark the location of the hinge on the lid to aid in installation.



8. Remove the nuts attaching the front of the hinge to the body.
9. Remove the hinge bolts from the lid.
10. Remove the hinge.

1. Position the hinge to the stud plate on the body.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

2. Install the nut attaching the hinge to the front of the body stud plate.

Tighten
Tighten the folding top stowage lid hinge to body nut to 32 N·m (23 lb ft).




3. Install the hinge bolts to the lid.

Tighten
Tighten the folding top stowage lid hinge to lid bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

4. Install the strut to the front ball stud on the hinge.
5. Remove the protective covering and the temporary support.
6. Lower and latch the folding top stowage lid.



7. Open the rear compartment.
8. Install the nut attaching the hinge to the rear of the body stud plate.

Tighten
Tighten the folding top stowage lid hinge to body nut to 32 N·m (23 lb ft).




9. Install the folding top stowage lid struts to the hinges.
10. Inspect the operation of the rear compartment lid.