convertible top is hitting back of seat
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convertible top is hitting back of seat
Hi,
In an earlier post I was told that there was two brackets on both sides of the rear 'dash' that could be adjusted so that the windows does not hit the rear seat when I am putting down the top. I adjusted this as much as possible and although it is better the rear glass is still hitting the back seat. I was wondering what else I can try?
Thanks,
Jomo
In an earlier post I was told that there was two brackets on both sides of the rear 'dash' that could be adjusted so that the windows does not hit the rear seat when I am putting down the top. I adjusted this as much as possible and although it is better the rear glass is still hitting the back seat. I was wondering what else I can try?
Thanks,
Jomo
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Hi,
In an earlier post I was told that there was two brackets on both sides of the rear 'dash' that could be adjusted so that the windows does not hit the rear seat when I am putting down the top. I adjusted this as much as possible and although it is better the rear glass is still hitting the back seat. I was wondering what else I can try?
Thanks,
Jomo
In an earlier post I was told that there was two brackets on both sides of the rear 'dash' that could be adjusted so that the windows does not hit the rear seat when I am putting down the top. I adjusted this as much as possible and although it is better the rear glass is still hitting the back seat. I was wondering what else I can try?
Thanks,
Jomo
The only way that I have found to sort it, is to stop the hood going down before it hits the seats and put a very soft piece of cloth in between, to give it something to slide on.
#3
Jomo,
There are two reasons why this might be happening:
- there are fabric straps running the length of the hood and riveted (i think) to to the frame bars. If these have become detached, the hood can deform slightly when folding and catch the seat. Move the headlining slightly and you'll see the straps. Check they are intact.
- if the hood isn't used frequently, the section of hood below the window can become stiff, causing the problem. Try getting someone to fold the hood, whilst you carefully push the fabric in below the window as the hood starts to lower. This moves the rear window into the correct position and avoids hitting the top of the seat. Do this a few times until the hood fabric has been "trained" to fold easily at that point.
Try and get this sorted. If not, it will catch and rip that section of the seat back. I know this!
Good luck
Paul
There are two reasons why this might be happening:
- there are fabric straps running the length of the hood and riveted (i think) to to the frame bars. If these have become detached, the hood can deform slightly when folding and catch the seat. Move the headlining slightly and you'll see the straps. Check they are intact.
- if the hood isn't used frequently, the section of hood below the window can become stiff, causing the problem. Try getting someone to fold the hood, whilst you carefully push the fabric in below the window as the hood starts to lower. This moves the rear window into the correct position and avoids hitting the top of the seat. Do this a few times until the hood fabric has been "trained" to fold easily at that point.
Try and get this sorted. If not, it will catch and rip that section of the seat back. I know this!
Good luck
Paul
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