Linkage Adjustment: Material

Fig 1: Identifying Material Specifications

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The Convertible Top Dowel Pins Fall Forward (Overshoot) or Rearward (Undershoot). The Receiver Cups - Cam Bolt Adjustment. 

1. Remove the quarter trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
2. Close the convertible top and examine the position of the dowel pins relative to the receiver cups.
   Fig 2: Examining Dowel Position

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3. Move the convertible top to the half-open position to access the cam bolt.
   Fig 3: Moving Convertible Top To Half-Open Position To Access Cam Bolt

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NOTE: Rotating the top of the cam bolt toward the front of the vehicle will lengthen the top, increase the tension on the top and increase pull-down effort. Rotating the cam bolt in the opposite direction will have the opposite effect.
NOTE: Turn the adjusting cam one notch at a time.
4. Adjust the adjusting cam as needed.
   1. Remove the cam stop set screw.
   2. Rotate the adjusting cam.
   3. Install the cam stop set screw.
      Fig 4: Adjusting Cam

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5. Make sure the convertible top operate correctly.
6. Install the quarter trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
7. Close the convertible top.

   Convertible Top Lifts Up Unevenly - Lift Cylinder and C-pivot Inspection 

8. Remove the quarter trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
NOTE: This step applies to vehicles equipped with the Mach sound system.
Fig 5: Removing Screws And Disconnecting Electrical Connectors
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9. Remove the screws and disconnect the electrical connectors.
10. Remove the screws.
    Fig 6: Removing Screws

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11. 11. Remove the speakers. For additional information, refer to SPEAKERS .
12. Move the convertible top to the half-open position and support the convertible top in that position.
    Fig 7: Moving Convertible Top To Half-Open Position And Supporting Convertible Top

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13. Remove the lift cylinder rod mounting bolts.
    Fig 8: Removing Lift Cylinder Rod Mounting Bolts

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14. Remove the nuts and support the lift cylinders.
    Fig 9: Removing Nuts And Supporting Lift Cylinders

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15. Using the convertible top switch, retract the lift cylinder rods and check for bent or binding rods. If one rod bottoms out 25mm (1 inch) or more before the other, the lagging lift cylinder may be bent and will need to be replaced.
16. With the lift cylinder rods retracted, manually lower the convertible top.
17. Manually lift each side rail 7.5-10 cm (3-4 inches) to check for obvious binding. Side arms should have equal resistance, side-to-side. If the resistance is noted, loosen the clamp load of the c-pivot rivet with using a center pinch. If a dramatic resistance is still noted replace the c-pivot rivet with shoulder bolt kit (F5ZZ-76539A04-A).
18. Position the lift cylinders and install the nuts.
    Fig 10: Installing Nuts

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19. Install the two cylinder rod mounting bolts.
    Fig 11: Installing Two Cylinder Rod Mounting Bolts

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20. Install the speakers. For additional information, refer to SPEAKERS .
21. Install the screws.
    Fig 12: Installing Screws

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    NOTE: This step applies to vehicles equipped with the Mach sound system. 
22. Install the screws and connect the electrical connectors.
    Fig 13: Installing Screws And Connecting Electrical Connectors

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23. Install the quarter trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
24. Make sure the convertible top operate correctly.
25. Close the convertible top.

    Convertible Top No. 1 Bow is Not Flush to the Header - Balance Link Adjustment. 

    CAUTION: Over adjustment of the balance link can cause the convertible top to bind up in the convertible top well.
    CAUTION: If the balance link is raised the B-hinge must be adjusted to keep the door window glass from striking the convertible top, preventing the door from closing.
26. Remove the quarter trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
    NOTE: Lowering the balance link will raise the No. 1 bow position to the vehicle header and increase the pull down effort. Raising the balance link will lower the No. 1 bow to the header of the vehicle and decrease the pull-down effort.
27. Adjust the balance link assembly.
    1. Scribe a mark on the balance link.
    2. Loosen the bolts.
       Fig 14: Adjusting Balance Link Assembly

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28. Tighten the balance link assembly.
    1. Move the balance link assembly.
    2. Tighten the bolts.
       Fig 15: Tightening Balance Link Assembly

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29. Make sure the convertible top operates correctly.
30. Install the quarter trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
31. Close the convertible top.

    Convertible Top Appears Low at the Center of the Door Window Glass - B-hinge Adjustment 

NOTE: If the B-hinge set screw is adjusted to raise or lower the B-hinge, inspect the header height, top pull down and dowl and receiver clearance. Adjust the cam bolt and balance link as necessary.
32. Remove the quarter trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
33. Tighten the lock nut.
    • Use Threadlock and sealer on the lock nut.
34. Tighten the lock nut.
    • Threadlock and sealer on the lock nut.
35. Make sure the convertible top operate correctly.
36. Install the quarter trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
37. Close the convertible top.