marks and secure bolts. The trunk lid should be aligned to 4 mm (0.160 in.) gap to the quarter panels and flush across the top surfaces along quarter panels.

(4)Support trunk lid and remove prop-rod cylin-

ders.

(5)Remove the top trunk lid to hinge attaching bolts and loosen the bottom bolts until they can be removed by hand.

(6)With assistance of a helper at the opposite side of the vehicle, remove the remaining bolts. Separate the trunk lid from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

Reverse the preceding operation.

Fig. 37 Trunk Lid

TRUNK HINGE LID

REMOVAL (FIG. 38)

(1)Raise and support trunk lid in the full up posi-

tion.

(2)Remove pivot bolts holding trunk lid hinge to trunk opening side panel.

(3)Mark all bolt and hinge attachment locations with a grease pencil to provide reference marks for installation. When installing hinge, align all marks and secure bolts. The trunk lid should be aligned to 4 mm (.160 in.) gap to the quarter panels and flush across the top surfaces along quarters.

(4)Remove bolts holding hinge to trunk lid and separate hinge from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

Reverse the preceding operation.

Fig. 38 Trunk Lid Hinge

CONVERTIBLE TOP ADJUSTMENTS

When a convertible top component is aligned to proper fit and finish specifications, weatherstrips and seals will not always make proper contact. In these cases, the use of shims, spacers, caulking putty and foam adhesive backed tape will be required to gain proper seal compression. Align weatherstrip and seal channels or retainers so the contact surfaces are smooth and make full contact with mating surfaces. A paper strip, equal in size to a dollar bill, should be able to be drawn through the contact surfaces without tearing the paper. A reasonable amount of effort should be required to pull the paper through.

Bolt on body panels should be aligned to the weld on body components. The door should be aligned to the quarter panel, rocker panel and A-pillar. The gaps between panels should be as equal as possible. When the door is fitted properly, the door glass can be aligned to roof rail and A-pillar weatherstrips. After verifying the door and door glass alignment, the quarter glass can be aligned to the door glass and rear roof rail.

DOOR GLASS ALIGNMENT

GLASS UP-STOP

The door glass up-stop bumper can be adjusted to raise or lower the glass in the full up position.

(1)Remove door trim panel and water shield.

(2)Loosen up-stop bolt.

(3)Adjust bracket.

(4)Tighten up-stop bolt.