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Old May 28, 2007 | 01:24 PM
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The plastic part you pull back to release your targa top while in your trunk broke on me today. Its only the handle part that broke. I dont think it can be glued back. Is it hard to replace this assembly? Is the dealer my only option? Its a 95 BTW.
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Old May 28, 2007 | 01:27 PM
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They are not glued. I'm sure they are a press fit as I had mine off once.

Eckler's, etc & others shud have replacements available.
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Old May 28, 2007 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by kendawg1
The plastic part you pull back to release your targa top while in your trunk broke on me today. Its only the handle part that broke. I dont think it can be glued back. Is it hard to replace this assembly? Is the dealer my only option? Its a 95 BTW.
Thanks for any input guys!
I can't count how many times I've seen Targa Tops stored in the wrong direction at dealers...
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Old May 28, 2007 | 01:58 PM
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If it's just the handle that broke, here is a link to a replacement on Ecklers.com:

http://ecklers.com/product.asp?pf%5F...dept%5Fid=1690

Hope this helps!

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Old May 28, 2007 | 02:10 PM
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Mine was busted on my '95. I ordered one fom the dealer for $5.95 plus tax. All you have to do is remove the rear plastic(black) trim collar and the handle assy is replaced with 2 small screws. Real easy and def not worth glueing the old one.
Mike
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