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Old May 14, 2011 | 11:38 PM
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I am restoring a 95 vert, want to get the top out of the way frame and all
Hassle to get it out?
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Old May 14, 2011 | 11:55 PM
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It's easy. I believe there are three 13mm nuts on each side and the rear window defogger wires. Then it should lift out as a unit. You might want to mark the nut position in the slots.
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Old May 15, 2011 | 11:15 AM
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Like zr1fred said. Don't try to undo the frame at the torx bolts, but take off the mounting plates on each side. If you are thinking of installing a hardtop, however, you will have to separate the folding frame from those plates and reinstall them.
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Old May 15, 2011 | 11:23 AM
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Default Mark the position

Originally Posted by zr1fred
It's easy. I believe there are three 13mm nuts on each side and the rear window defogger wires. Then it should lift out as a unit. You might want to mark the nut position in the slots.
That is a great idea to mark the position of the mounting brackets, will make it easier to install back into the exact same position. Otherwise not to bad of a job, may want a second person to assest lifting it out of the car.
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