Shadow Convertible V6-181 3.0L SOHC VIN 3 FI (1993)
Top Cover And Stay Pads
TOP COVER REMOVAL
1. Open rear window and position glass, as flat as possible, in the drop well.
2. Lower convertible top.
3. Remove rear seat cushion and back.
4. Remove quarter trim panels.
5. Remove quarter glass assemblies.
6. Raise top to mid-point.
7. Remove screws holding cover retainer to top header. Separate retainer from header.
8. Separate top cover from adhesive on top header.
9. Open trunk lid. Remove screws holding rear deck filler panel to rear deck below rear window. Mark screw locations before removal to aid
installation. The rear deck filler panel applies pressure to top cover to eliminate wrinkles.
10. From in luggage compartment, remove nuts and bolts holding lower top tack strip to deck and quarter panels. Lift sling well upward to gain access
to fasteners.
CAUTION: Do not damage painted surfaces when separating tack strip from mounting locations.
11. Separate tack strip from deck and quarter panels and remove staples holding top cover. Leave rear window skirt, pads and drop well attached to
tack strip.
12. Pull top cover from adhesive in quarter glass weatherstrip channel.
13. Remove rivets holding top cover roof rail tension cables to top header. Pull tension cables from rear of listing pockets on top cover.
14. Remove screws holding top cover fastener strip to center roof bows. Separate top cover from roof bows and pull retainers from listing pockets on
top cover.
15. Fold top cover so that all material is above rear roof bow. Slide rear top cover retainer to one side from rear roof bow channel.
16. Separate top cover from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation. Use contact adhesive to secure top cover to header and quarter glass weatherstrip channels. Fold replacement
convertible top along center line and mark with tailors chalk. Measure and mark the center line of header, center bow and tack strip. Install top
cover from the center line out. Do not over stretch top cover when removing wrinkles. Allow for some shrinkage. Water leak and wind noise tests
should be performed before returning vehicle to use.
Sling-Well Removal
1. Remove rear seat cushion and back.
2. Remove quarter trim panels.
3. Remove rear shoulder harness turning loop covers.
4. Remove bolts holding shoulder harness turning loops to seat back support.
