Convertible Top: Adjustments

ADJUSTMENT






NOTE: Adjusting the crown bolt will loosen the seal between the weatherstrip and glass and potentially lead to water leakage or other problems. If the crown bolt needs to be adjusted, replace the rail assembly.

HINT: The illustration below shown the adjustment and bolt position.




1. CHECK POSITION OF NO. 1 BOW LOCATING PIN AND BOW CONTROL LINK UP STOP
a. Check that when the bow control link is closed, the No. 1 bow locating pin and pin hole are aligned.




b. Release the tarpaulin latch and then measure the distance (A) between the bottom surface of the No. 1 tarpaulin bow and top surface of the header weather seal, as shown in the illustration.
Standard (A):
w/ Tarpaulin cover: 55 to 70 mm ( 2.17 to 2.76 in.)
w/o Tarpaulin cover: 5.0 to 25 mm (0.20 to 0.98 in.)




2. ADJUST POSITION OF BOW CONTROL LINK UP STOP
a. Loosen the lock nuts and adjust the LH and RH adjust bolts (LH adjust bolt is not shown in illustration).
b. Tighten the lock nuts.




3. CHECK POSITION OF BOW CONTROL LINK DOWN STOP
a. Fully open the convertible roof.
b. Place a straight edge across the top of the No. 1 tarpaulin bow. Using a scale, measure the distance (A) between the bottom of the straight edge and top of the quarter belt moulding as shown in the illustration.
Standard (A): 39.5 to 45.5 mm ( 1.56 to 1.79 in.)




4. ADJUST POSITION OF BOW CONTROL LINK DOWN STOP
a. Loosen the lock nuts and adjust the LH and RH adjust bolts (LH adjust bolt is not shown in illustration).
b. Tighten the lock nuts.







5. CHECK POSITION OF TARPAULIN ASSY
a. Check that the clearance measurements of A and B are within the standard range.




6. ADJUST TARPAULIN LATCH
a. Using a hexagon wrench, loosen the lock bolt.
b. Adjust the length of convertible roof hook.
c. Using a hexagon wench, tightening the lock bolt.




d. Move the tarpaulin latch by hand and check that it moves in the direction of the arrow marks in the illustration. While the tarpaulin cover is fully closed, check for clearance or unevenness between the windshield and tarpaulin cover. If so, turn the convertible roof hook to make adjustments.




7. CHECK POSITION OF TARPAULIN ASSY AND WINDOW GLASS
a. Check that the clearance is within the standard range.