Front bow base plate adjustment

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