Convertible Top Assembly — 2016 workshop reference 1568

2. On both sides, remove the remaining convertible top retaining bolts. Torque : 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

Convertible Top Assembly — original illustration 1, reference 1568Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

15. NOTICE: Make sure the body of the vehicle is fully covered with fender blankets or equivalent or

damage to the finish may result.

Position the convertible top assembly for removal.

1. Grasping the assembly on both sides in the area of the gears/motors pull the sides together, releasing the guide pins from the body interior sheet metal.

2. With the help of an assistant, lift/tilt the gears/motors area of the assembly up and rearward, resting the gears/motors area on top of the body interior sheet metal.

3. Inset is the position off the convertible top gear assembly area after positioning in sub step 2.

Convertible Top Assembly — original illustration 2, reference 1568Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

16. Measure the distance between the RH and LH sides of the frame assembly.

Source reference 1568

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