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Top Removal
Can someone give me step by step directions on removing the top (roof panel) and putting it back on. Do you need the GM tool?
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RE: Top Removal
You need a torx tool, but I can't recall the size. I'm thinking # 40, but am not sure.
The top isheld on by 4 bolts, 2 front & 2 rear. They are in recessed holes. The rear are on the front of theB pillar. The fronts are under the visors. Just push them off to one side & you should be able to finds the holes. Normally they areheld in by a grommet affair that prevents the bolts from falling out after the top is removed, so donot try to remove the bolts entirely. I looked in the FSM & owners manual for the torx size with no luck. Don't know what year you have, so am guessing this will work for you. |
RE: Top Removal
ORIGINAL: Viscount You need a torx tool, but I can't recall the size. I'm thinking # 40, but am not sure. The top isheld on by 4 bolts, 2 front & 2 rear. They are in recessed holes. The rear are on the front of theB pillar. The fronts are under the visors. Just push them off to one side & you should be able to finds the holes. Normally they areheld in by a grommet affair that prevents the bolts from falling out after the top is removed, so donot try to remove the bolts entirely. I looked in the FSM & owners manual for the torx size with no luck. Don't know what year you have, so am guessing this will work for you. replacements in Ecklers or Mid-America Corvette. There is also an order for tightening to allow proper seating of screw/bolts. Believe seating/tightening back 2 first (not too tight)to allow for proper alignment of front 2. I think that's correct but I've been asleep since. |
RE: Top Removal
Loosen the front 2 bolts to remove top and tighten front 2 bolts when putting it back in.
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RE: Top Removal
You probably know this already but I'll throw in my 2 cents...
-Fold the seats forward when you loosen/tighten the 2 bolts in the back. I have seat covers on mine which kind of cover the release button. The first time I tried to loosen the back 2 bolts without folding those seats forward (cause I didn'tfind that button on the back of the headrest - duh), man was it a struggle cause there ain't a ton of space back there. - Be careful when putting the top in/taking the top out of the storage area in the back of your car cause it can easily scratch/crack if you try to lift it too high up while fitting it into the back guides. No, I didn't damage mine, but I read this in the manual. MidAmerica Corvette sells "sliders" to make the process easier, but I don't have them (don't really think they are necessary, just a neat toy). |
RE: Top Removal
Thanks, used allen wrench that fit, thanks for the tip on storing the top
88 coupe 90 roadster |
RE: Top Removal
T-40
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