Lotus Elise Service Notes page 47

Lotus Service Notes Section TDM
4. Unclip the three press studs securing the roof
to each siderail, and pull the front edge of the roof
forwards to release from the header rail retaining
strip. Lift off the roof fabric, lay upside down, and
fold over each side towards the centre.
Folding roof fabric
5. Release the two roof bows from the side rails, and stow in their locations behind the seats.
6. Remove each siderail by pushing forwards whilst pulling the rear end outwards to release from the rear
end retaining clip. Withdraw the rail front end spigot from the windscreen pillar.
Stowage of roof bows Removal of side rail
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7. Lay the two siderails on the roof fabric, and roll up the roof with the siderails inside. Place the roof in the
storage bag (if available), and stow either behind the seats, or in the rear luggage compartment.
Important Note: If the roof is not fully dry, it should be stowed for no longer than a few days before unrolling
or refitting and allowing to air dry completely. Prolonged stowage of a wet or damp roof will promote rotting of
the fabric. The roof may be treated periodically with 'Fabsil' silicone waterproofer (A111B6061), especially on
the cant rail flaps and seams, in accordance with the manufacturer's directions.
BN.2 - FRONT BONNET
The front bonnet is a composite mould-
ing, which incorporates outlet ducts for the
engine cooling radiator with a reinforcing rib
bonded to the underside of the panel. The
bonnet uses a single hinge at the front edge,
and a cable release latch at the rear end, with
the release handle located in the top of the
driver's footwell. Note that the handle is pulled
downwards to release the bonnet.
The air outlet grilles are bonded to the
underside of the panel with Betamate adhe-
sive, and a plastic finisher strip used to tidy
the joint.
Bonnet
release
handle
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Latch Mechanism
The single latch is mounted at the centre of the rear edge of the bonnet, and consists of a striker pin
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