Originally Posted by divvichild

There's what I call the ejector method. Sometimes there just isn't enough time in the day. Here are the steps:

1. Get up to speed on the freeway ~80 should do
2. Unlatch the passenger side front lever, followed by the driver side (Caution as top will now be loose)
3. Depress the rear latch button, and quickly pull down and release the lever.

Instant removal.

DISCLAIMER: I do not take responsibility for your actions when following this procedure. You do so at your own risk.

Originally Posted by -CM-

Originally Posted by lh4x4

The only thing that I have learned about taking the top off was when after having a long lunch with my wife on a hot summer day is put some gloves on.

We went out to the car after lunch to drive further up along the Mississippi River and my wife suggested removing the top. I reached in and undid the latches. I lifted the front a little from underneath and grabbed the front and then the back. I was in pain. The black roof was hot-hot-hot.

I got it to the grass at the side of the parking lot and put it down. It was the first time that I questioned liking the color black for a car.

I focused all my efforts on holding the top until I got to the grass. I cared more about what it would cost to repair the top if I dropped it onto the gravel lot. The heck with my hands as they would heal themselves over time.

My wife thought that it was very funny.

Originally Posted by -CM-

Funny you should ask. Just the other day the wind was giving me a bit of trouble while I was trying to put the top back on, so I screwed on this handle I had in my junk drawer. It works pretty well, and you can hardly see the first holes I made where I got it a little crooked and off center. I just put some gray caulk in there. I'm thinking about putting one on the hatch to help lift it. The handle I have for it doesn't quite match the one on the top, but I think it will be OK. What do you think?

Originally Posted by Texas08C6

I find it easier to do by myself. Hubby has helped a couple of times but I'm usually alone when I decide to go topless anyway.

That sounds like such a waste.

Anyway, worked better for me and I remove my top quite often on my drive home after work.

Originally Posted by Texas08C6

I find it easier to do by myself. Hubby has helped a couple of times but I'm usually alone when I decide to go topless anyway.

I used to open the doors, pop the latches and then stand outside the car, lift the top off and then store. It seemed a little tough on my back having to lift the top while standing 'away' from the car even a few inches.

I just changed out my tops a few days ago and put the smoke top on. I decided to open the doors, pop the latches and then when I went to lift the top I actually put my left foot on the floor board of the car (I'm standing on the drivers side) with my right foot still on the pavement. It really made lifting the top easier and I think because I'm so much closer to the car without touching the side.

Anyway, worked better for me and I remove my top quite often on my drive home after work.

Originally Posted by David Ochoa

That's what I do except I only open the drivers door!