Lotus 2004 Eleven Service Notes page 62

Lotus Service Notes
8. Using the special tool provided, install the
windscreen header cover panel by locating first
with the central screw, and then by the outer
screws before tightening in the same order.
9. Check that the roof is secure by pulling up-
wards on each corner in turn. If any upward move-
ment is evident, check the correct fitment of all
mounting brackets.
Hard Top - Removal
WARNING: The hard top roof should be re-
moved only whilst the vehicle is safely parked.
1. Open both doors.
2. Using the special tool supplied, release the
three Torx screws securing the windscreen header
trim panel, and remove the panel.
3. Using the special tool supplied, slacken the
Torx screw securing each front corner spigot
bracket to the roof, but do not yet remove the
screws.
4. Pull off the trim cover from each rear cor-
ner of the roof panel and remove the screw se-
curing the hook bracket to the latch plate at each
rear corner.
5. Remove the two front corner bracket fixing
screws and lift the front edge of the roof slightly
to release the front brackets from their latch plate
slots.
6. With the aid of an assistant, lift the roof from
the car taking care to restrain the tethered brack-
ets to avoid damaging the paintwork.
7. If storing the roof vertically, take care to avoid damaging the panel corners by using a protective floor
covering.
WINDSCREEN
HEADER TRIM
WINDSCREEN
HEADER TRIM
REAR CUP BRACKET
Section BR
b331
FRONT CORNER
SPIGOT BRACKET
b330
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