Need help with soft top

[KevinH1990]

Here's a picture of my clamshell showing the gap with the top open:




Here's a picture with the top closed:



The gap is noticeably larger with the top open. It is smaller than when I first installed the top, but it is still not optimal. I am beginning to wonder if my top transmission cables need adjustment or replacement. There is no gap on the passenger side with either the top open or closed.

I have other things to take care of on the car, and this has taken a bit of a "back burner."

[Shehadehd]

Originally Posted by KevinH1990

Here's a picture of my clamshell showing the gap with the top open:









Here's a picture with the top closed:







The gap is noticeably larger with the top open. It is smaller than when I first installed the top, but it is still not optimal. I am beginning to wonder if my top transmission cables need adjustment or replacement. There is no gap on the passenger side with either the top open or closed.



I have other things to take care of on the car, and this has taken a bit of a "back burner."

If you open the top without the rear shelf and carpet does the clamshell gap go away?

[KevinH1990]

Originally Posted by Shehadehd

If you open the top without the rear shelf and carpet does the clamshell gap go away?

I took out the rear storage compartment and it didn't make any difference.

I did not take out the carpet.

[opus69]

I think the shut off switch is in the transmission. If shutting off before fully closing there could be too much slack in the cabes. If I remember there is some degree of adjustment on cable ends. Thereare also two spring devices on either side of clam shell. If these are weak there may not be enough tension to fully close clamshell. Easiest and cheapest is to shorten cable ends first.