Technical Service Bulletin Convertible Top Operating Instructions

Opening and closing the convertible top on 1984-84 models must be done correctly to avoid possible damage to top.

Use the following procedures for proper operation of convertible top:

Convertible top, opening

Remove operating handles from glove compartment
Insert handles into safety lock receptacles on either side of front windshield frame with handle tips positioned to left
Turn both handles 90 degrees counter-clockwise
Continue turning one handle counter-clockwise while gently pushing up on top with other hand until safety lock disengages. Repeat operation on other side.

Lift top slightly and return handles to straight down position. Remove handles and return to glove compartment.

From inside vehicle, unzip rear window and carefully store behind rear seat backrests.

Note

To avoid scratches, clean the rear window before storing

Fold top towards rear and press down firmly until the safety latches for roof frame linkage are securely engaged

Remove top cover from storage bag in luggage compartment, slide over lowered top and secure with snaps starting at the door lock pillar

Note

If equipped with Tenax studs (4 on each side) buttons must be pulled before fastening takes place

Convertible top, closing

Work sequence

Open both doors
Detach elastic straps from rear seatbacks
Unsnap top cover fasteners (pull to release Tenax buttons) starting at door lock pillar

Note

Snaps lock into place and can be unsnapped easily by sliding hand underneath cover so that snap is between two fingers, then opened by tilting.

Place top cover in storage bag provided in luggage compartment
Disengage safety latches from roof linkage and fold top forward until it rests on windshield frame
From inside vehicle, reinstall rear window and zip up.
Insert both roof lock handles in safety lock receptacles with handle tips positioned straight down
Pull top down with both hands and press firmly onto windshield frame until safety latch engages
Pull down on top with one hand while turning handle clockwise with other hand until safety lock is fully engaged. Repeat operation on other side.
Remove handles and return to glove compartment.

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