Cabriolet V6-2.8L (AFC) (1995)
Convertible Top Weatherstrip: Service and Repair
Convertible top lock and seals, removing and installing
1 - Front seal
‹› Dimension -a- must be 3 mm (0.12 in.) from edge of reinforcement rail to edge of convertible top
Removing:
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Remove bolts for attaching retaining strip front seal ~ Fig. 1
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Bend rubber seal and loosen bolts underneath, pull front seal laterally and remove
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When replacing, pre-adjust seal to dimension -a-
CAUTION! When removing and installing the front seal, do not bend or twist corners (second technician required). The seal has a
lacquer/lubricant, coating which can crack if the seal is twisted or bent.
2 - Center seal
‹› To remove, bend open rubber, loosen bolts underneath and remove center seal laterally
Note: Before removing seal, open convertible top until the center seal is accessible. Center seal -2- and rear seal -3- should not contact impact
edges.
3 - Rear seal
‹› Same removal procedure as for center seal
‹› When installing, pre-adjust seal to dimension -a-
‹› Dimension -a- must be 3 mm (approx. 1/8 in.) from edge of reinforcement rail to edge of convertible top
Note: Adjust front, center and rear seals so that door windows or rear side windows fit into seals exactly ~ Fig. 2.
4- Handle
‹› Removing ~ see below
‹› Remove cover -5- to remove
5 - Cover
‹› Remove bolts on left and right sides and on face
‹› To completely remove cover, remove handle -4-