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Old May 27, 2012 | 12:43 PM
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I have a 2004 lemans edition convertable. When I pop the lid to put the top down, the lid will not stay open on its own any longer. Is there an adjustment on the lid it to tighten it to make it stand up on its own so that I can put the top down into the well without womeone lese holding it open?

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Old May 27, 2012 | 12:46 PM
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Tonneau Cover
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Old May 27, 2012 | 01:13 PM
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Thanks for the very informative fix. Will give this a try. Had no idea that there are lift cylinders in there. But of course I am not one that knows a lot about mechanical things being a female owner of a Corvette.
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Old May 27, 2012 | 03:13 PM
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You need new shocks for the tonneau. It's normal. They tend to go bad. Cheap fix. Just do search on forum an there instructions an all how to swap.
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Sorry meant struts.
Here is post how to fix.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/c5-gen...t-stay-up.html
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Old May 27, 2012 | 07:30 PM
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Just replaced mine two weeks ago. bought on fleabay $25.00 for the set of two
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Old May 27, 2012 | 09:05 PM
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Replaced mine last week. My struts degraded slowly over time that I had completely forgotten that they were supposed to open the cover automatically when the button was pressed. $29, 5 minute install.
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