Shadow Convertible L4-153 2.5L SOHC (1994)
Gas Assist Cylinder
1. Remove interior trim as necessary to gain access to quarter panel to top frame attachment bolts and gas cylinder.
2. With top in up position (not latched). Loosen top frame to quarter panel reinforcement bolts to allow top frame to shift rearward.
3. Remove clevis pin holding gas cylinder to top frame.
4. Remove door ajar switch from B-pillar below door striker.
5. Through door ajar switch mounting hole, remove bolt holding bottom of gas cylinder to quarter panel reinforcement.
6. Separate top lift assist cylinder from vehicle.
7. Reverse the preceding operation for installation.
Rear Window Removal
Rear Window
REAR WINDOW REMOVAL
There are foam strips attached to the outboard corners of the No. 4 bow on short tacking strips. These are used to prevent any read-through of the
bow. The foam is easily damaged and may need replacement. Inspect them, if they are either loose or missing replace them as necessary.
1. Unlock and raise the trunk lid.
2. Remove rear seat back.
3. Apply masking tape to the painted surfaces around the top of the quarter panels to avoid damage during tack strip removal.
4. Remove the nuts and bolts holding top cover rear tack strip to deck filler panel and quarter panels.
5. Separate the tack strip from the quarter panel flanges.
6. Using a suitable white marking pencil, mark the edges of top cover on the tack strip to aid installation.
7. Remove staples holding top cover to the tack strip.
8. Separate top cover from the tack strip.
9. Using a suitable white marking pencil, mark the locations of the rear stay pads tack strip to aid installation.
10. Remove staples holding lower end of rear stay pads to tack strip.
11. Mark location of suspender strap on the tack strip to aid installation.
