Lowering The Soft Top - Triumph Spitfire MK3 Handbook

SOFT TOP
arrowed Fig. 20) forwards as far as possible, and secure the
fasteners (Fig. 20).

Lowering the Soft Top

Release the fasteners securing the fabric to the second hood-
stick (Fig. 20). Release the toggles (Fig. 21) and the fasteners (four
each side, Fig. 22) securing the edges of the hood to the body.
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Push the front hoodrail rearwards and slightly upwards while
knocking the second hoodstick (arrowed Fig. 20) rearwards, until
the assembly begins to fold. DO NOT PULL the second hood-
stick downwards. Continue lowering the frame and pull the
fabric flat over the luggage compartment lid (Fig. 23). Fold the
fabric forwards over the hoodsticks and turn the sides inwards
(Fig. 24). Ensure that the Vybak windows are free from distortion
and that the hood fabric is not trapped by the hoodsticks.