OK! This is what we are replacing in this particular write-up:
Until the post before this one, I *assumed* everyone knew how to get to the engine lid  I'll give a quick walk through: Pull up e-brake, hit the button for bringing the top DOWN, release the button right as the top starts to move away from the windshield (3-4 inch gap is good) now with the rear top cover in an upright position, you now have access to the cables that help guide the bottom of the convertible top. These are simple cables attached to the car via "ball socket". I personally pop off the top ball socket on both sides and leave the cables laying flat. Once the cables are released (they should not have any tension on them at this point) the rear portion of the top can be MOVED towards the front of the car (it will pivot up and out of the way) I typically stick my hand into the rear window and create a crease for it to follow as I use my other hand to "collapse" the top (from bottom up)
The rear most trim piece is simply "clipped" into two small plastic holders. You can just pull down on this and it will come out of the holders. Once out of the holders, move the material, you will see your carpet covering for the engine cover.
Do this first:
Then pop these off on both sides.
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Last edited by Brad Roberts; 01-18-2012 at 10:53 AM.
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