Convertible Top Cable: Service and Repair

CABLE

REMOVAL

REMOVAL - COVER SUPPORT CABLE

NOTE: The top cover must be partially removed to gain access to the cover support cable.




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Manually lower the convertible top (3) into the cargo compartment.
3. Secure the tonneau cover (2) in the upright position.
4. Remove the front cover retaining screws (1) and retainer (4).




5. Remove the front side weather strips (1) (right side shown, left side similar).




6. Remove the cover to front bow retaining screws (1) (left side shown, right side similar).




7. Manually place the top assembly in the upright position.
8. Remove the top cover from the front bow and fold back to gain access to the front cover retaining strap rivets (1) (left side shown, right side similar).
9. Drill out the front cover retaining strap rivets (1) (one on each side).




10. Disconnect both cover support cables (2) from the front bow (1).




11. Remove the top support cable (1) from the cover (2).




12. Remove the rear weather strip (1) from the cover side retainer (left side shown, right side similar).




13. Drill out the cover side retaining rivets (1) (one on each side).
14. Release the cover side retainers from the rear bow support by sliding the cover down and then out.




15. Fold the side of the cover up to gain access to the support cable retaining screw (3).
16. Remove the support cable retaining screw (3) and remove the cable (4) from the top frame.

REMOVAL - DETENT CABLE




1. Partially disassemble the top cover assembly to gain access to the detent cable (2).
2. Remove the detent cable retaining bolt (1).
3. Remove the detent cable (2) from the center bow.

INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION - COVER SUPPORT CABLE




1. Install the support cable (4) to the top frame with the retaining screw (3). Tighten screw to 5 N.m (44 in.lbs.).




2. Install the cover side retainers to the top frame by sliding the retainer into the frame and pushing up to lock into place (one on each side).
3. Install the new retaining rivets (1) (one on each side).




4. Install both rear side weather strips (1) (left side shown, right side similar).
5. Connect both of the front cover support cables.




6. Install the cover support cables (1) into the cover (2).




7. Manually place the top in the upright position.
8. Attach the front cover retaining straps with new rivets (1) (one on each side).




9. Install the top to the front bow.
10. Lower the top assembly into the storage area.
11. Install the front bow side cover retainer screws (1) (left side shown, right side similar). Tighten the screws to 2.5 N.m (22 in.lbs.).




12. Install the front side weather strips (1) (right side shown, left side similar).




13. Install the front cover retainer (4) and retaining screws (1). Tighten screws to 5 N.m (44 in.lbs.).
14. Lower tonneau cover down and manually lock into place.
15. Connect the negative battery cable.

INSTALLATION - DETENT CABLE




1. Connect the detent cable (2) to the center bow.
2. Install the detent cable (2) to the front bow. Tighten bolt to 8.5 N.m (75 in.lbs.).
3. Reassemble the top cover assembly.