Removal
CONVERTIBLE: SOFT TOP:
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
- Turn the ignition switch OFF and wait for approximately 43 seconds. Use your hands to move the soft top and check that it can open and close smoothly.
- Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent scratches.
- The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse order. However, only installation procedures requiring additional information are included.
- A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart (Standard Bolt - How To Determine Bolt Strength).
CAUTION: During installation/removal of the tarpaulin, do not lift the assembly with less than 3 people.
NOTE: When placing a removed tarpaulin on the ground, prevent damage to its rail by placing cushions beneath the tarpaulin.
1. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
2. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST PLATE COVER LH
3. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY
4. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (Removal)
5. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY (Removal)
6. REMOVE QUARTER TRIM PANEL LOWER LH
(a) Remove the rear seat outer belt.
(b) Remove the front door scuff plate.
(c) Remove the cup holder cover.
(d) Remove the cup holder No. 2.
(e) Remove the quarter trim panel upper.
(f) Remove the quarter trim panel lower.
7. REMOVE QUARTER TRIM PANEL LOWER RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
8. REMOVE QUARTER WINDOW GLASS WEATHERSTRIP OUTER LH ()
9. REMOVE QUARTER WINDOW GLASS WEATHERSTRIP OUTER RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
10. REMOVE BACK BELT MOULDING ()
11. REMOVE QUARTER BELT MOULDING LH ()
12. REMOVE QUARTER BELT MOULDING RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
13. REMOVE TARPAULIN RAIL WEATHERSTRIP
HINT: See the illustration below.
(a) Remove the 2 clips and tarpaulin front rail weatherstrip.
(b) Remove the 2 clips and tarpaulin center rail weatherstrip.
(c) Remove the 3 clips and tarpaulin rear rail weatherstrip.
14. REMOVE ROOF SIDE RAIL RETAINER
HINT: See the illustration below.
(a) Remove the 4 screws, 4 shims and tarpaulin front rail retainer.
(b) Remove the 2 screws, 2 shims and tarpaulin center retainer.
(c) Remove the 4 screws, 4 shims and tarpaulin rear rail retainer.
NOTE: Removed shims must be installed to the location it was installed previously. Depending on the location, each shim's thickness is different.
15. REMOVE QUARTER PANEL EXTENSION REINFORCEMENT LH
(a) Remove the 3 bolts and reinforcement.
16. REMOVE TARPAULIN RAIL PIVOT BRACKET COVER
(a) Remove the screw and pivot bracket cover.
17. REMOVE TARPAULIN ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 4 nuts from the tarpaulin rear rail bow drain trough stay.
(b) Fully open the tarpaulin.
(c) Disconnect the convertible roof motor connector.
(d) Remove the courtesy light switch from the base as shown in the illustration.
(1) Disconnect the courtesy lamp switch connector.
(2) Remove the claw from the courtesy light switch base.
(3) Remove the 2 screws and courtesy light switch.
NOTE: Before removing the tarpaulin, remove the courtesy light switch. Failing to do so may damage the courtesy light switch.
(e) Disconnect the defogger connector.
(f) On the rear rail bow bracket, uniformly loosen nuts A and B. Then remove nut A.
(g) Retighten nut B a distance of 65 mm (2.56 in.) as shown in the illustration.
HINT: Performing procedures (f) and (g) will make the No. 5 bow operational.
(h) Close the tarpaulin.
(i) Remove the 2 bolts, 4 nuts and tarpaulin.
CAUTION: During installation/removal of the tarpaulin, do not lift the tarpaulin with less than 3 people.
NOTE: Be careful not to deform the base of the courtesy light switch.
HINT: Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent scratches.
(j) Install the rear rail bow bracket by partially tightening the 2 nuts (A and B).
(k) Place the tarpaulin so that its underside is facing up.
NOTE: When placing a removed tarpaulin on the ground, prevent damage to its rail by placing cushions beneath the tarpaulin.