For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Cycle the folding top stowage compartment lid open.
- Stop the cycle before the stowage compartment lid closes.
- Place a protective covering on all adjacent body panels to protect the painted surfaces.
- Remove the folding top stowage lid. Refer to Folding Top Stowage Compartment Lid Replacement .
- Remove the folding top stowage lid lift cylinder from the hinges. Refer to Folding Top Stowage Compartment Lid Hydraulic Cylinder Replacement .
- Lay the lift cylinder in the folding top stowage area.
- With a grease pencil or suitable marking device, mark the folding top stowage lid hinges to the body.
- Raise the folding top to the header for clearance.
- Remove the folding top stowage lid hinge fasteners.
- Remove the folding top stowage lid hinge from the vehicle.
Important: Take care not to scratch the painted surfaces.
Installation Procedure
- With the folding top in its raised position, install the folding top stowage lid hinge to the body.
- Install the folding top stowage lid hinge fasteners. Hand tighten only.
- Align the folding top stowage lid hinge to the alignment marks.
- Reconnect the folding top stowage lid lift cylinder to the folding top stowage lid hinge. Refer to Folding Top Stowage Compartment Lid Hydraulic Cylinder Replacement .
- Install the folding top stowage lid onto the vehicle. Refer to Folding Top Stowage Compartment Lid Replacement .
- Remove the protective coverings from the vehicle.
- Cycle the folding top and inspect for proper operation. Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation .
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the folding top stowage lid hinge fasteners
to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
