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2. Open the trunk lid.
3. Unlock the convertible top front latch,
located above the inside rearview
mirror, by pulling it down and turning
counterclockwise. Leave the latch
open and rotated to prevent damage
when storing the top.
4. Pull rearward on the side edge of
the convertible top and pull it off the
windshield frame.
5. Push the convertible top down into
the trunk.
6. Push evenly on the center of the top
to ensure that it is fully retracted and
securely stored.
7. Close the trunk from the rear of the
vehicle by pushing on the top center
of the trunk lid.
Raising the Convertible Top
1. With an automatic transmission in
Park or a manual transmission in 1st
or Reverse and the parking brake set,
lower the windows and then turn off
the ignition.
2. Open the trunk lid.
3. Pull the convertible top forward by
firmly gripping the side edge and
applying a brisk upward and forward
motion to get the top in the full-up
position.
4. Pull the front edge of the convertible
top forward from the outside of the
vehicle, or push the front edge of the
convertible top forward from the
inside of the vehicle.
5. Turn the top front latch handle clock-
wise to latch the convertible top.
6. Close the trunk from the rear of the
vehicle by pushing on the top center
of the trunk lid.
7. At the rear edge of the convertible
top, press down on the buttresses to
latch them into the top of the trunk.
Note:
A clear Mylar
®
protective film has
been installed at the factory on the trunk
lid surface under the convertible top but-
tresses. This film is designed to help
prevent paint damage to the trunk lid
over time. Do not remove this protective
film. It is intended to remain permanent-
ly affixed to the trunk lid surface.
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