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FOLDING TOP
13-35
FOLDING TOP MANUAL LIFT ASSEMBLY
ALL CONVERTIBLE BODIES WITH MANUALLY
OPERATED FOLDING TOPS
DESCRIPTION
The manual lift assembly incorporates a dual-
action heavy duty spring which helps compensate
for the weight of the folding top mechanism when
the top is at or near the full up or full folded posi-
tions. When the top is in the up position, the spring
is under compression; when it is in the folded or
stacked position, the spring is under tension.
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to detach lift as-
sembly
w h e n
spring i s under tension or
compression.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. On all styles remove rear seat cushion and
back and folding top compartment side trim
panel assembly on side affected. On "¥" Body
Styles only, remove the body lock pillar to
REAR SIDE RAIL
TO LIFT BOLT
2071
main hinge support extension brace.
2. Move top to midway position to relieve the
manual lift springs. If both lift assemblies
are to be serviced, have helper support folding
top or place supporting props under front roof
rail.
3. Remove attaching nut, bolt, bushing and washer
from upper end of lift assembly.
4. Remove inner and outer bolt securing lift as-
sembly to male hinge; then remove assembly
from body (Fig. 13-74 for "A" Body and Fig.
13-75 for " F " Body).
5. To install manual lift assembly, reverse re-
moval procedure. Operate folding top assembly
down and up several times to insure proper
operation.
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LIFT BOLTS
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Fig. 1 3 - 7 4 - " A " Body Manual Lift Assembly
Fig. 13-75—Manual Lift Attachment
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