One pointer though, don't forego the divider for long if you bypass the switch. The rear window lays on the battery area cover and also goes over that divider. Anything a bit too large, or loose stuff in the boot could break the rear glass.

 

Has that ever happened? I've been here a long time and don't remember reading anything about the rear glass on the convertible top breaking. It's tempered safety glass, so I think it wouldn't break easily. Of course, a whack from a sharp pointy metal hammer will easily do it, but it's not likely to happen otherwise.

 

Ive never read about that happening. And I’ve scanned the forums for a year, convertible tops, hydraulics and detaching windows being one of the subjects.

However, depending on how it folds in there, I’d worry about something wedging into the edge of the top around the window, potentially speeding up that issue.
just spit ballin here.

 

Nah, I said 'could'. I got to the battery area years ago and left a 3/8 ratchet on that shelf. I noticed it when the top was going down and I grabbed it quick. I'm pretty sure going over a big enough bump on the road would have changed the shape of the window to 'ratchet-size indent' at some point.

 

C'mon, @ceejay . You know that you can't put a dent in tempered safety glass.

 

I have a spare one looking for a home. I am in Southern Ohio.