Convertible Top Cable: Service and Repair

CONVERTIBLE TOP TENSION CABLE

Convertible Top Assembly (View 1 Of 3):

Convertible Top Assembly (View 2 Of 3) (Part 1):

Convertible Top Assembly (View 2 Of 3) (Part 2):

Convertible Top Assembly (View 3 Of 3) (Part 1):

Convertible Top Assembly (View 3 Of 3) (Part 2):

Exploded View

Removal

NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

1. Remove the upper quarter trim panel cap and upper quarter trim panel.
2. Open the convertible top approximately half-way.







3. Remove pushpins and the front weatherstrip.







4. Remove the 2 Torx(R) screws and the front weatherstrip retainer channel.







5. Drill out the rivet attaching the cable flag to the convertible top frame No. 1 bow. Once the cable flag is loose, use a small punch to knock out the rivet slug and clear the hole.







6. Using side cutters, cut the cable from the cable flag (cut as close to the flag as possible).
7. Tie the old cable to the spring end of the new tension cable (make sure it is secure).
8. Close the convertible top until it is approximately 15.25 cm (6 in) from the top of the windshield frame.
9. From inside vehicle, carefully pull the tension cable out to feed the new tension cable through the convertible top. You may need to open the convertible to get the spring of the new cable passed through the body.







10. Drill out the rivet attaching the old cable to the convertible top frame No. 5 bow. Use a small punch to knock out the rivet slug and clear the hole.

Installation







1. Open the convertible top as necessary to rivet new cable flag to convertible top frame No. 1 bow.

2. NOTE: Save the sound isolation webbing from the old cable so it can be transferred to the new cable.

Pull the old cable through the cable guide and route the new cable through the cable guide.







3. Put the sound isolation material on the new cable spring and rivet new cable to convertible top frame No. 5 bow.







4. Install the 2 Torx(R) screws and the front weatherstrip retainer channel.







5. Install the front weatherstrip.
- Install the 2 pushpins.

6. Close the convertible top completely.
- Check the outside appearance of the convertible top.
- From inside the vehicle, make sure the cable is routed through guide and cable is under tension. Repair as necessary.

7. Install the upper quarter trim panel cap and upper quarter trim panel.