For 1990-2009 cars only
- Cycle the folding top stowage compartment lid open.
- Stop the cycle once the folding top panels are fully retracted.
- Remove the upper rear garnish molding . Refer to Rear Upper Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
- Remove the passenger side lock pillar trim. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
- Remove the passenger seat. Refer to Seat Replacement in Seats.
- Remove the center console. Refer to Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
- Remove the center console bracket fasteners.
- Disconnect all wiring connectors to the folding top.
- Lift the center console bracket upward and lay the center console bracket on its side in the passenger compartment.
- Manually cycle the folding top panels up until they are fully latched into the windshield header.
- Remove the body rear compartment fasteners.
- Remove the body rear compartment from the folding top.
- Cycle the folding top downward to inspect the operation of the down capture latch.
- Mark the down capture fasteners with a grease pencil or suitable marking device to the latch for a starting reference point.
- Loosen the down capture latch fasteners.
- Move the latch up to engage the roof sooner, or downward to engage the roof later.
- Tighten the fasteners.
- Cycle the folding top downward to inspect the operation of the down capture latch.
- Repeat the adjustment as necessary.
- Inspect the folding top for proper operation. Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation .
Important: Move the down capture latch up or down only 1 mm at a time.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
