Lotus Elise Service Notes page 591

Lotus Service Notes
Exige
release the fixings securing the top front corners of the rear clamshell to rear bulkhead;
remove the header rail clamp from inside the front of the roof;
release the over-centre latches clamping the rear of the roof to the upper rear bulkhead, and lift off the
roof panel.
Tqjlgate
The tailgate panel comprises a clear polycarbonate moulding, bonded to a composite reinforcing sur-
round, and with an air intake/exit duct incorporated into a spinal feature. A single hinge is mounted inside the
roof air duct, and a new latch mechanism is mounted on a plinth at the rear of the clamshell aperture, with a
loop type striker fixed to the tailgate. The existing cable release mechanism (with stainless cable) is utilised.
The polycarbonate screen is hard coated on both inside and outside surfaces, and should be cleaned
using normal car wash preparations. Aerosol type glass cleaners may be used if required, but liquid or paste
type abrasive polishes should NOT be used.
Stone Chip Protection
A stone chip protective film set tailored specifically for the Exige is available under part number A111V0627S.
Seats & Seat Belts
Standard equipment consists of 111S cloth (leather option) trimmed seats and inertia reel seat belts. Cars
may be specified with a factory fit option of sports style seats trimmed in Alcantara suede, using 340R seat
runner sliders on the driver's side, and the 340R fixed seat frame for the passenger. Packaged with this seat
option are 340R 4-point harnesses, using a shoulder harness anchorage bar bolted across the roll over hoop.
For competition use, the roll over bar reinforcement kit with removeable forward strut may be dealer fitted.
Interior
A trim pack option comprises Alcantara suede in either blue,
inserts, sill trims, steering wheel centre pad and dash inserts.
red, silver or black, applied to the door
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