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Old Jul 25, 2015 | 08:11 AM
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This is an OEM hardtop. I’ve installed all the hardware, etc. but I’m having trouble actually putting the top on and locking it down. Is there a special trick or way to put it on? I believe the instillation thread said to put it on front first and then line up the side latches with the holes. I’ve done this but I can’t seem to get side latches lined up so they both go in. I followed the hardware instillation instructions pretty meticulously so I’m confident the hardware is in correctly. Just wondered if anyone had any advice. Thanks!
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Old Jul 25, 2015 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by jferazzi
This is an OEM hardtop. I’ve installed all the hardware, etc. but I’m having trouble actually putting the top on and locking it down. Is there a special trick or way to put it on? I believe the instillation thread said to put it on front first and then line up the side latches with the holes. I’ve done this but I can’t seem to get side latches lined up so they both go in. I followed the hardware instillation instructions pretty meticulously so I’m confident the hardware is in correctly. Just wondered if anyone had any advice. Thanks!
Try jiggling the latches between lock and unlock and it should slide down. Did you measure the gaps appropriately? It may need to be adjusted. To adjust you need to loosen the 3 bolts in the hardtop and slowly adjust that way. Its very difficult to do by yourself so i suggest you have help.
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Old Jul 25, 2015 | 08:27 AM
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I will try loosening the bolts – thanks for the advice!
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Old Jul 25, 2015 | 08:29 AM
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I drop the rear pins into the latches, lock them and then latch the fronts.
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Old Jul 25, 2015 | 10:26 AM
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