Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Folding Top With The #1 Bow And The #5 Bow Up

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Position the top with the #1 bow and the #5 bow up, and open the stowage compartment.

Fig 2: Clock Spring At Spring End To Roof Link Pin

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Grasp the clock spring with vice grips or pliers, and remove the spring end from the roof link pin.
Remove the nut.
Remove the clock spring and the pin.