take the top and bottom rear seats out, then the side panels, and youll see them. but while ya have the seats out, check your fluid since your already there.
My convertible top broke
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ya just pop the rear seats out... and then access the panels where the speakers are. You will see them in there.
good call.
Same problem, put the stuff back together with some grease, and loctited the bolts.
I also swapped fluid in the pump (pain in the ass).
Some pics for your viewing pleasure.
the situation
how I found the nut/bracket
little dark
All better.
Top works like a champ now.
Good to hear m8.
I would have to say that its possible. You may need a mirror and a flashlight, but you should be able to get an idea.
FWIW, the nut on the otherside was also loose. Definitely not a good situation.
FWIW, the nut on the otherside was also loose. Definitely not a good situation.
Good to see an easy fix. I'll chalk this up as a reminder if mine ever starts acting up.
FWIW, the PS on our 01 has always been slower to lift than the DS. By the time it gets over the top and down to the windshield, they are even as someone else described. This has been since day one, brand new off the lot.
FWIW, the PS on our 01 has always been slower to lift than the DS. By the time it gets over the top and down to the windshield, they are even as someone else described. This has been since day one, brand new off the lot.
Mine's done the same since I've owned her in November. No problems yet.
my top actually goes up and down quite evenly. The DS is maybe a millisecond faster.
If I recall correctly... there is an adjustment for uneven sides. It is in the FSM
Interesting. I thought it was by design since it did it from Job 1 (haha) for the past eight years. I'll have to look at my service CD and see if I find anything on how to adjust it.
actually laughably simple.
1. remove bottom of rear seat. Lift seat, push tabs on both sides, and the seat cushion comes out.
2. two 10mm on the bottom corners of the seat back. Pull up and out.
3. Remove two plastic tree fasteners from the side panels (normally hidden by seatback)
4. Remove plastic tree fastener on the top/back of the side panel.
5. remove two plastic pins that hold rubber weatherstripping on.
6. unbolt seat belt from vehicle with 50 Torx bit.
7. remove the door sill by pulling up from the front
8. wiggle panel out, being careful not to bend the pins and clips holding it in. It should pop out easily.
Sounds much longer and more complicated than it is. I had one side panel out in about 20 minutes, never having done it before.
1. remove bottom of rear seat. Lift seat, push tabs on both sides, and the seat cushion comes out.
2. two 10mm on the bottom corners of the seat back. Pull up and out.
3. Remove two plastic tree fasteners from the side panels (normally hidden by seatback)
4. Remove plastic tree fastener on the top/back of the side panel.
5. remove two plastic pins that hold rubber weatherstripping on.
6. unbolt seat belt from vehicle with 50 Torx bit.
7. remove the door sill by pulling up from the front
8. wiggle panel out, being careful not to bend the pins and clips holding it in. It should pop out easily.
Sounds much longer and more complicated than it is. I had one side panel out in about 20 minutes, never having done it before.
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