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Old Aug 23, 2005 | 08:47 PM
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What is the torque rating for the bolts that secure the removable hard top panel on the C4 coupe?
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Old Aug 23, 2005 | 08:56 PM
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20 ft-lbs for the T-40 bolts on the side B-pillar Brackets. The rear encapsulated bolts should be just snug enough to eliminate any gaps between the weatherstripping and rear decklid (service manual says 9 ft-lbs). The front bolts in the windshield frame should be tight enough to keep water from entering past the weatherstripping. 10-15 ft-lbs should do it.
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Old Aug 23, 2005 | 09:59 PM
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Thanks.

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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 09:42 PM
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20 ft-lbs for the T-40 bolts on the side B-pillar Brackets. The rear encapsulated bolts should be just snug enough to eliminate any gaps between the weatherstripping and rear decklid (service manual says 9 ft-lbs). The front bolts in the windshield frame should be tight enough to keep water from entering past the weatherstripping. 10-15 ft-lbs should do it.

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The above directions are for the hard top on a roadster. For your coupe I have just gone hand tight with a torx driver. Not sure of the torque rating. Maybe someone knows for sure.
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