For 1990-2009 cars

Callout | Component Name
--- | ---
1 | Folding Top Link Nut Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

#### Procedure

1. Open the folding top to gain access to the link nuts.
2. Adjust the folding top link ball-socket to 4-6 mm (0.157-0.236 in) from the base/shoulder of the threads, or no more than 4 threads showing on the folding top link .

Tighten
25 N·m (18 lb ft)

2 | Folding Top Link

#### Procedure

1. For old design, pull off the ball stud.
2. To install new design, perform the following procedure:

2.1. | Remove the nut and ball stud from the rear seal retainer support panel.

2.2. | Install the new star washer on the ball-socket, and install the ball-socket to the rearmost position in the slot on the support panel.

2.3. | Install the nut.

Tighten
12 N·m (106 lb in)