To Lower Top

1. Ensure that the folding top stowage compartment area is clear of stowed objects and that no objects in the luggage compartment project into the stowage area.

2. Rotate the inside visors (04100) downward.

3. Disengage the RH and LH folding top hold down clamps (50508) by rotating the handles rearward. To avoid cutting the roof outside cover (52700) and to ease folding top dust cover hood (54400) installation, always close the handles after releasing the folding top header panel (53038) from the windshield header.

    CAUTION: Under no circumstances should the folding top be operated while any of the following conditions exist:

   • While the vehicle is in motion.
   • With the folding top dust cover hood partially installed across the rear back and stowed in the folding top stowage compartment.
   • With objects in the top compartment.
   • While the roof outside cover is wet.

   These practices may result in damage to the roof outside cover , mechanism, broken back window glass (42006) or folding top material shrinkage.

4. Engage parking brake.

5. Actuate the folding top control by pushing the convertible top switch on the console panel (045A36) .