For 1990-2009 cars only
Downstop Adjustment
- Turn pump bypass valve to open position (full clockwise).
- Lower folding top by hand.
- Lay straightedge level across rearmost edge of side rail garnish moldings with straightedge level extending to left and right edges of vehicle.
- Reposition plastic splash shield to allow access to downstop bolts/screws.
- Loosen downstop bolts/screws.
- Adjust octagonal downstop cams so that folding top is level from left to right along straightedge level and allows sufficient clearance for boot cover to be installed
- Remove straightedge level.
- Turn pump bypass valve to closed position (full counterclockwise).
- Perform upstop adjustment if necessary as outlined in the procedure below, otherwise raise top (automatically).
Tighten
Tighten the downstop bolts/screws to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).
Upstop Adjustment
- Turn pump bypass valve to open position (full clockwise).
- Lower folding top by hand.
- Turn upstops all the way in (clockwise).
- Raise (manually) and latch folding top.
- With top latched, turn each upstop counterclockwise (out) until they contact pivot bracket.
- Lower folding top (manually).
- Turn upstops out of outer arm an additional 1/4 of a turn.
- Turn pump bypass valve to closed position (full counterclockwise).
- Raise and latch convertible top.
Tighten
Tighten the jamb nut on upstops to 17 N·m (13 lb
ft).
