Convertible Top Weatherstrip: Adjustments

ADJUSTMENT

GAP MEASUREMENT-RETAINER




CST/RHT Retainer Gaps





NOTE: Tapped together shims can be used for gap between retainers or any material like washers etc. Five shims tapped together equals 5mm, ten shims equals 10mm.

Verify measurement by stacking shims, washers, etc. to a 5mm stack (5 shims) and 10mm stack (10 shims) and use instead of a tape measure or scale. It is very difficult to use a measuring device due to retainer angular cuts

GAP MEASUREMENT - WEATHERSTRIPS




Convertible Soft Top Weatherstrip Gaps








Retractable Hard Top Weatherstrip Gaps





WEATHERSTRIP/RETAINER ADJUSTMENT - FORE/AFT

NOTE: Adjustment procedures are the same for retainer and weatherstrip gaps. Adjusting the gaps of the retainer when installing sets a starting point for the weatherstrip adjustments.

1. Remove the appropriate weatherstrip from the retainer by carefully pulling the weatherstrip from the retainer.
2. Loosen all fasteners of the retainer and verify the retainer gap(s). Refer to GAP MEASUREMENT-RETAINER.
3. Slide the retainer forward or aft as needed.
4. Verify the gap with the stack of shims, or equivalent.
5. Tighten the retainer fasteners and verify the correct gap.
6. Install the weatherstrip. Convertible Top Weatherstrip - Installation.
7. Verify the gap measurements of the weatherstrips. Refer to GAP MEASUREMENT - WEATHERSTRIPS.
8. Repeat steps 2-5 as needed to adjust the weatherstrip gaps.
9. Close the top and verify proper sealing.

WEATHERSTRIP/RETAINER ADJUSTMENT - IN/OUT

NOTE: Adjustment procedures are the same for retainer and weatherstrip gaps. Adjusting the gaps of the retainer when installing sets a starting point for the weatherstrip adjustments.

1. While lifting the lower lip of the weatherstrip outward to gain access the mounting fasteners, loosen all fasteners of the appropriate retainer.
2. Install extra shims as needed to adjust the retainer outward.
3. Remove shims as needed to adjust the retainer inward.
4. Tighten the retainer fasteners and verify the correct gap.
5. Close the top and verify proper sealing.