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CONVERTIBLE MAINTENANCE
23-77
PART 7
CONVERTIBLE
The folding top structure of the AP models is
constructed from stampings and has inset folding
linkage. AR and AV models top structures incorpo-
rate a cast frame and offset folding linkage (Fig. 171).
OPERATING THE TOP
CAUTION: Never attempt t o raise o r lower the top
w h i l e t h e vehicle is
in
motion. It is advisable t o
raise and lower t h e top a t least once
a
m o n t h t o
keep t h e t o p mechanism
in
w o r k i n g condition.
To Lower the Top
IMPORTANT: T o insure t h e top being completely
lowered i n t o t h e well, it is advisable t o press t h e
top material
and stay
pads upward between t h e
folding mechanism
as
t h e top is being lowered, or
stop the lowering o f the top approximately t w o feet
f r o m the stacked position
and push
the t o p ma-
t e r i a l and stay pads f r o m between the folding mech-
anism, then complete t h e lowering o f t h e top.
Release the safety catch on the locking handle lo-
cated in the center of the header, pull the handle
down and to the rear. Push the header free of the
windshield. Be sure the convertible top storage com-
partment is free of articles. Unzip the rear window
and position it carefully in the well. Make sure all
wrinkles are removed.
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CAST
FRAME WITH OFFSET FOLDING LINK
1
AGE
I
Fig. 777-Folding
Top
Structures
Operate the engine in NEUTRAL at a speed above
idle. Turn the top control switch located on the in-
strument panel to the right and hold in this position
until the top is fully lowered. Fasten the top boot
over the compartment snapping it at the sides and
rear.
To Raise the Top
Unsnap the top boot at the sides and rear and fold
into the storage compartment. Turn the top control
switch to the left and hold in this position
until
the
header rests on the windshield. Zip up the rear cur-
tain. Pull the top down firmly
on
the top header. Push
the locking handle all the way forward
until
the safe-
ty catch engages.
RESERVOIR
Insufficient fluid in the system may cause the top
to raise slowly or cause noise in the pump and motor
during operation. Measure the fluid level in the res-
ervoir. If low, look for a leak due to a broken line
or
a loose connection. Replace the line or tighten the
connection as necessary. Fill the reservoir until the
fluid runs out of the filler holes. Use only the recom-
mended type fluid.
NOTE: A f t e r f i l l i n g the reservoir, raise and lower
the t o p several times t o force out a i r that
may be
trapped in
t h e system. Always measure t h e
fluid
level when t h e top
is
lowered.
FOLDING TOP MECHANISM
The electric-hydraulic top folding mechanism (Figs.
SCREW
2-
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'POWER CYLINDER
, W k/
NK925
Fig. 772-Folding
Top
Mechanism
IAP Models1
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