The convertible top front bow can be adjusted vertically (up/down) and laterally (side/side) by means of elongated holes in the base plate.
- Remove roof antenna
- Working from left side, unclip cowl panel seal retaining clips. Repeat for right side
- Loosen screws at both ends of cowl panel seal
- Pull off seal at front door openings and feed seal out at upper cowl panel to remove
- Unclip securing clips on upper cowl panel trim using special tool or equivalent
- Remove upper cowl panel trim
- Fully close and lock convertible top
- Loosen securing screws slightly; do not completely loosen
- With convertible top closed and secured, check and adjust gap dimensions by moving base plate as needed.
- When front bow base plate is properly adjusted, tighten securing screws.
- Open convertible top and install removed components. Installation is the reverse of removal noting the following points
- Before installing upper cowl trim panel inspect and replace securing clips and retainers as needed
- Before installing cowl panel seal, inspect and replace clips as needed