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YOUR RESEARCHBroke my top. Thoughts?
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Replace brackets
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In my case, one deck lid hinge was broken and the plastic and springs on the flap motors were bad so I replaced those as well.
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I left some tools back there when I was filling the reservoir.
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I actually can't see what is broken, however that makes no difference.
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I think you might be able to replace the support bracket without taking the top apart .I would carefully unfasten the two bows at the pivot points and see how much wiggle room there is .The lift cylinder is just two bolts so that is no problem .Some of the bigger dismantlers may have some insight and hopefully the part .
Mine broke both brackets. Don�t live near a stealership. Took it to two independents who made it worse. So, I took it on myself.
bought parts from global restore in Tampa.
downloaded the service manual. Removed the top. Replaced the brackets. Sent the hydraulics to cabriolet hydraulics for a refurb. In my case, one deck lid hinge was broken and the plastic and springs on the flap motors were bad so I replaced those as well. Once everything is reinstalled, I�ll take it for a calibration. I�m not that mechanically inclined but it was a pretty cool project. Take lots of pics so you remember which bolts go where. Remove the window seal to make it easier to take the top on and off, and of course, the rear interior panels have to come out.
