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Hard top
« on: July 24, 2003, 10:01:46 »
Help! How do I dismount the rear locks from the hard top ??

I got it of. Inside the 2 pins (7 mm)there is one 5 mm pin. I had to drill it out.
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Re: Hard top
« Reply #1 on: July 24, 2003, 10:23:30 »
i believe you turn them (clockwise?) until the handles are perpendicular to the sides

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Re: Hard top
« Reply #2 on: July 24, 2003, 14:00:27 »
You may be referring to how to get the locks off the hardtop once the hardtop is off the body. As I recall reading in another post (have not done this myself) is you have to drive out the metal pins (carefully).
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dwilli3038

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Re: Hard top
« Reply #3 on: July 24, 2003, 19:55:43 »
I was able to remove the metal pins py pullong them out with locking plyers

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Re: Hard top
« Reply #4 on: July 25, 2003, 07:26:31 »
Arne,
  In order to remove the rear hardtop locks the pins need to be removed. They can be pulled out but, do it very carefully or you will brake to latch. I understand that is an expensive part. Once the pins are out the plastic cones can easily be removed exposing a nut which will release the entire latch mechanism. It is a good idea to replace the plastic cones while you have this in pieces.
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