If Trouble Arises; When the Roof Cannot be Closed- Page 496

NOTE

Moving the seats as far forward as
possible and folding the seatbacks forward
will facilitate the procedure.
Refer to Seat Operation on page 2-4.

1. Remove the antenna if it is installed.

Refer to Antenna on page 5-19.

2. Insert the short end of the L-shaped

hexagonal wrench (Large) into the
motor bracket bolt.

Bolt

NOTE

If it is difficult to see the bolt, remove
the windblocker and identify the bolt
from the center of the vehicle.

Windblocker

3. Turn the L-shaped hexagonal wrench

(Large) counterclockwise to loosen the
bolt slightly.

4. Remove the L-shaped hexagonal

wrench (Large) once from the bolt,
then insert the long end of the wrench
into the bolt.

NOTE

The tip of the long end of the L-shaped
hexagonal wrench can be used at an
angle. Moving the wrench upward
slightly will increase the clearance
between the rear roof and the stored
front roof and facilitate the procedure.

5. Turn the L-shaped hexagonal wrench

(Large) counterclockwise 13 times or
more while pressing the wrench
against the bolt.

If Trouble Arises

When the Roof Cannot be Closed

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