Soft top cover drive mechanism
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Soft top cover drive mechanism
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1.
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Run the soft top to closed position with the fifth bow raised and the soft top cover lowered but not locked.
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2.
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Open the boot lid and remove the scuff plate.
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3.
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Remove the luggage compartment upholstery on the right side and fold it aside.
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4.
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Remove the right light cluster for easier access to the drive mechanism.
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5.
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Loosen the nuts that secure the cables for the mechanism and remove the clips.
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6.
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Remove the clips and stub axles that secure the cylinder. Lift away the cylinder and lay it at the front of the luggage compartment.
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7.
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Unscrew the screws holding the mechanism.
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8.
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Certain cars
: Remove the universal joint stop screw.
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9.
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Lift the drive mechanism out.
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Unhook the gas spring's lower mounting.
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2.
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Fit the mechanism and tighten the bolts.
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3.
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Fit the gas spring to its lower mounting.
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4.
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Use an extension and press back the mechanism and gas spring to the correct position so that the cylinder can be fitted.
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5.
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Fit the cylinder and fit the stub axles and clips.
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7.
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Certain cars
: Fit the universal joint stop screw with thread lock.
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8.
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Fit the light cluster as well as the luggage compartment upholstery and the scuff plate.
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