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CONVERTIBLE TOP

S-63prose procedure
Continued from S-62

Disassembly Note

Top fabric

Top fabric Disassembly

  1. 1
    Remove the convertible top from the body. (Refer to page S-61.)
    Set the convertible top upside down on a clean surface.
  2. 2
    Remove the set plate, weatherstrips, and retainers.
    Top view of the inverted convertible top showing the set plate, weatherstrips, weatherstrip retainer, and retainers being removed. Labels: WEATHERSTRIP (top-left), WEATHERSTRIP RETAINER (top-right), SET PLATE (lower-left), RETAINER (lower-right).
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  3. 3
    Remove the rivets from the link assembly with a drill.
    Drill size: φ4.0mm (φ0.16 in)
    Close-up of the link assembly area showing rivet locations along the link; arrow points to a labeled RIVET being drilled out.
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  4. 4
    Remove the rivets with a drill and remove the screws from the link assembly. Remove the end plates.
    Drill size: φ4.0mm (φ0.16 in)
    Fold the convertible top.
    Detail of the link assembly area with the fabric folded down showing END PLATE, SCREW, and RIVET callouts being removed.
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  5. 5
    Remove the top fabric from the link assembly.
  6. 6
    Remove the top fabric from the front header.
    Front header area showing DOUBLE-SIDED ADHESIVE TAPE callout; top fabric being separated from the front header.
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Drill sizefor removing rivets
φ4.0mm (φ0.16 in)
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S-61CONVERTIBLE TOP

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