Soft top cover drive mechanism
 
  
 
 
  
   
    
     |  | Soft top cover drive mechanism | 
   
  
  
   
   
    
    
    
    
    
   
   
    
   
   
   
    
     
      
       | 1. | 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. | Open the boot lid and remove the scuff plate. 
 
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       | 3. | Remove the luggage compartment upholstery on the right side and fold it aside. 
 
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       | 4. | Remove the right light cluster for easier access to the drive mechanism. 
 
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       | 5. | Loosen the nuts that secure the cables for the mechanism and remove the clips. 
 
   
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       | 6. | 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. | Unscrew the screws holding the mechanism. 
 
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        : Remove the universal joint stop screw. 
 
   
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       | 9. | Lift the drive mechanism out. 
 
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       | 1. | Unhook the gas spring's lower mounting. 
 
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       | 2. | Fit the mechanism and tighten the bolts. 
 
   
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       | 3. | Fit the gas spring to its lower mounting. 
 
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       | 4. | 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. | Fit the cylinder and fit the stub axles and clips. 
 
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       | 7. | Certain cars
        
        : Fit the universal joint stop screw with thread lock. 
 
   
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       | 8. | Fit the light cluster as well as the luggage compartment upholstery and the scuff plate. 
 
   
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