Targa Top Trauma
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: Renton WA
Targa Top Trauma
Well, the new ride is SWEET. It has both tops which even in Seattle gave me an opportunity to swap in the translucent one for winter.
The problem is, and it went on fine, that the hook in the back once engaged does not flip back out easy when you press the tab.
I'm afraid to unlatch the front ones for fear doing damage. I've tried to lightly pry while pressing the tab on the rear latch.
Could this be an adjustment? I've never had to look into the top that much in my ownership.
The problem is, and it went on fine, that the hook in the back once engaged does not flip back out easy when you press the tab.
I'm afraid to unlatch the front ones for fear doing damage. I've tried to lightly pry while pressing the tab on the rear latch.
Could this be an adjustment? I've never had to look into the top that much in my ownership.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2018
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From: California
Ouch ...never had a problem installing or removing my targa ...I always found the easiest way for way when I wasn’t storing it in the trunk I would test it on the top then get into the vehicle line it up buckle the fronts the back always goes in smooth
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 437
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From: Renton WA
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 2,502
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From: California
Maybe try pushing it back fist spray a little lubricant give it a go what’s the worst that can happen you break the latch ? That can be replaced I think
Maybe pull or push down on it and see if the latch is fully locked to start with . I would have threw a a couple of punches at at maybe a elbow just needs a little attention lol ...jk
Maybe pull or push down on it and see if the latch is fully locked to start with . I would have threw a a couple of punches at at maybe a elbow just needs a little attention lol ...jk
Last edited by Speedy007; Nov 21, 2020 at 02:44 PM.
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Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 437
Likes: 182
From: Renton WA
Maybe try pushing it back fist spray a little lubricant give it a go what’s the worst that can happen you break the latch ? That can be replaced I think
Maybe pull or push down on it and see if the latch is fully locked to start with . I would have threw a a couple of punches at at maybe a elbow just needs a little attention lol ...jk
Maybe pull or push down on it and see if the latch is fully locked to start with . I would have threw a a couple of punches at at maybe a elbow just needs a little attention lol ...jk
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 437
Likes: 182
From: Renton WA
Very common problem. Push the tab and then use something to pry down the latch. You’ll see a screw on the side of the latch. Unscrew it slightly to loosen the tension. Should work perfectly after that. (You may need to take off the little cover on the latch. I can’t remember)