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Convertible Top Moulding / Trim: Adjustments






Pillar and Side Trims, Convertible

Large and Small Trim, Adjusting

Large and small trim borders may have different gap dimensions with respect to side trim borders.

- Gap dimensions - A -, - B -, - C -, - D - should be between 3.5 and 4.5 mm to avoid jamming or damaging when opening or closing trims.





Adjusting gap dimension - A -.

Adjusting gap dimension - B -.

Adjusting gap dimension - C - and - D -.

Large and small trim may show different height with respect to side trim.

- Heights - A - and - B - should be same heights as side trim to avoid jamming or damage when opening or closing trim.





Adjusting trim height - A -.

Adjusting trim height - B -.

Adjusting gap dimension A

- Remove side trim. Refer to => [ Side Trim ] Pillar and Side Trims, Convertible.

- Disconnect pressure rod - 2 -.





- Open trim - 4 -.

- Loosen bolts - 1 -.

- Align trim module - 3 - in the - direction of the arrow -.

- Tighten bolts to - 1 - to 3 Nm.

- Close trim - 4 -.

- Connect pressure rod - 2 -.

- Check gap dimension - A - for a distance of 3.5-4.5 mm and repeat the adjustment if necessary.





- Install side trim. Refer to => [ Side Trim ] Pillar and Side Trims, Convertible.

Adjusting gap dimension B

- Remove side trim. Refer to => [ Side Trim ] Pillar and Side Trims, Convertible.

- Disconnect pressure rod - 2 -.





- Open trim - 4 -.

- Loosen bolts - 1 -.

- Align trim module - 3 - in the - direction of the arrow - using screwdriver - 5 -.

- Tighten bolts to - 1 - to 3 Nm.

- Close trim - 4 -.

- Connect pressure rod - 2 -.

- Check gap dimension - B - for a distance of 3.5-4.5 mm and repeat the adjustment if necessary.





- Install side trim. Refer to => [ Side Trim ] Pillar and Side Trims, Convertible.

Adjusting gap dimension C and D

- Remove side trim. Refer to => [ Side Trim ] Pillar and Side Trims, Convertible.

- Remove bolts - 1 -.





- Align trim module - 2 - in the - direction of the arrow -.

- Tighten bolts to - 1 - to 3 Nm.

- Check gap dimension - C - and - D - for a distance of 3.5 to 4.5 mm and repeat the adjustment if necessary.





- Install side trim. Refer to => [ Side Trim ] Pillar and Side Trims, Convertible.

Adjusting trim height A

- Remove side trim. Refer to => [ Side Trim ] Pillar and Side Trims, Convertible.

- Disconnect pressure rod - 1 - from lever - 4 -.





- Remove screw - 2 -.

- Rotate ball socket - 3 -.

The length of the pressure rod is changed by turning ball socket - 3 - on the pressure rod. As a result, the height of the trim is changed.

- Tighten nut - 2 -.

- Connect pressure rod - 1 - to lever - 4 -.

- Check trim height - A - and readjust if necessary.





- Install side trim. Refer to => [ Side Trim ] Pillar and Side Trims, Convertible.

Adjusting trim height B

- Remove side trim. Refer to => [ Side Trim ] Pillar and Side Trims, Convertible.

- Remove the main frame of the lid module. Refer to => [ Small Trim Lid Module Assembly Overview ] and => [ Small Trim Lid Module Assembly Overview ]. Item 12 Small Trim Lid Module Assembly Overview

- Remove bolts - 1 -.





- The height and angle in areas - A -, - B - and - C - can be changed by screwing bolts - 1 -, - 2 - and - 3 - in or out.





1 = A

2 = B

3 = C

- Tighten bolts to - 1 - to 3 Nm.





- Install the main frame of the lid module. Refer to => [ Small Trim Lid Module Assembly Overview ] and => [ Small Trim Lid Module Assembly Overview ]. Item 12 Small Trim Lid Module Assembly Overview

- Check trim height - B - and readjust if necessary.





- Install side trim. Refer to => [ Side Trim ] Pillar and Side Trims, Convertible.