HELP! putint top upand heard a loud POP!

[heliguy]

Black-box, the button has no effect on the top at this point.

BFeller, With the top and button inoperative, how do I remove the rods to the clamshell?

[BFeller]

Originally Posted by heliguy

Black-box, the button has no effect on the top at this point.

BFeller, With the top and button inoperative, how do I remove the rods to the clamshell?

One way I found was to reach through the passenger compartment. Remove the pushrods with the plastic ends that raise and lower the top, removed the bar holds the 'skirt' below the clamshell - it might allow you to get the top in somewhat of a service mode with the clamshell closed. Then work on those black rods that move the clamshell. I have some pics at home- if I can get them posted tonight it might help. Expect those clamshell rods to be under tension and to make a loud sound when disconnected - if that clamshell is down tight. You have a earlier model top assembly?

[healthservices]

Normally if one rod end is broken the other side will still start to open... but help the lid up otherwise the cover will twist and bend!

I use one of these products.

Porsche Boxster Pair Metal Convertible Top Push Rod Pivot Ball | eBay

but since your top does not move at all I suspect something else...