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YOUR RESEARCHHard top tool
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Use allen wrench in a pinch
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it's really easy, just tighten the two screw at the back after you engage the latch at the front.
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Do I just use the tool and unscrew the two bolts in the back?
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how do you take off the top, is it really easy? Do I just use the tool and unscrew the two bolts in the back? what about the front? Sorry for stupid question, but I just got mine and I don't have a garage where I can do this type of stuff, so don't want to stuck when trying to remove....
what do you mean engage the front? I don't see any sort of levers, like my girlfriends bug has a lever thing to unlock it, I don't see anything at all. Do you just remove the screws on the back and pull it out?
Right in the middle of the top at the windshield is a plastic cover. It snaps into the roof with 4 pegs, 2 at the windshield and 2 about 7" back. Pull it down and you will see the latch. Press the red lock tab and pull the lock lever down. The window will be loose at the front.
The two "latches" at the rear can be one of two types, a bayonet or screw. Both "unscrew" to unlock the rear.
Get two people to lift the top and lifting the rear up while supporting the front remove it towards the rear. It weighs 73# and it is an awkward lift. Have a safe place to store the top ready.
Also it is best to have the car on level ground when removing or mounting the top.
A small ratchet with correct allen works well if you don't find the tool. I think the tool it is 8mm?? Did you look in the center arm rest glove box?
Do a search here for "home made electric top lift". If you have a garage you can put one up and it will allow one person removal, storage and replace.
You can also get a rollaround rack that will let you hide the top inside somewhere.
