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'00-01 Models

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NOTE:
  • Take care not to scratch the top frame.
  • Wear eye protection when removing the rivets with a drill.
  1. Open the roof, and remove these items:
  2. Close the roof. Remove the clips that hold the rear tray trim, the rear tray side trim, and the rear tray (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR TRAY AREA ).
  3. Remove the spare tire cover and the spare tire.
  4. Remove the rear tray and the rear tray trim through the trunk opening.
  5. Lift the convertible top cloth (A) that overlaps the top of the rear window (B), and remove the patch (C) from the roof zipper.
    Fig 1: Identifying Convertible Top Cloth, Rear Window & Patch
    G03694608Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Open the roof, and lift up the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  7. Remove the rear console (see REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ) and the rear console box (see REAR CONSOLE BOX REPLACEMENT ).
  8. Close the roof. Remove the rear tray side trim and both roll bars (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR TRAY AREA ).
  9. Remove the 11 nuts, then remove the rear lower convertible top retainer (A), right side convertible top retainer (B), and left side convertible top retainer (C).
    Fig 2: Identifying Rear Lower Convertible Top Retainer
    G03694609Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Open the roof half-way, and remove the two clips (A, B) on each side of the top between the quarter panel and the roof.
    Fig 3: Identifying Two Clips
    G03694610Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Place a fender cover (A) on the trunk.
    Fig 4: Placing Fender Cover On Trunk
    G03694611Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Lift up the rain rail (B), and place it on top of the fender cover.
  13. Using a marker or white-out, draw a circle (C) around each of the 11 aluminum rivets.
  14. Pull the rain rail (A) up, and turn it inside-out. With the rain rail resting on the roof (B), drill out the rivets (C) with a 4 mm (0.16 in.) drill (D). The washers (E) on the rain rail are not reused.
    Fig 5: Drilling Out Rivets
    G03694612Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  15. Remove the rain rail.
  16. Using a flat-tip screwdriver, pry apart the two brass rivets (A) holding the lower roof (B) to the lower part of the window (C).
    Fig 6: Identifying Rain Rail
    G03694613Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  17. Release the fasteners (A) to expose the zipper (B), and remove the end stops (C) from both ends of the zipper.
    Fig 7: Identifying End Stops From Ends Of Zipper
    G03694614Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  18. Carefully unzip the rear window (D) from the roof (E), then remove the window. Hold the zipper tight to keep it from falling into any crevices.
  19. Zip the new window (A) onto the roof (B), making sure the alignment notches (C) line up. It may take several attempts to line up the marks.
    Fig 8: Identifying Zip Window Onto Roof
    G03694615Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  20. Turn the convertible top cloth (A) inside out, and apply a new patch (B) on the zipper (C). Make sure the alignment notches (D) aligns with the middle of the rear window (E).
    Fig 9: Applying Patch On Zipper
    G03694616Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  21. Place the convertible top cloth on the rear window.
  22. Secure the lower part of the rear window (A) to the lower part of the convertible top cloth (B) with new two-piece brass rivets (C).
    Fig 10: Identifying Lower Part Of Rear Window
    G03694617Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  23. Attach the convertible top cloth, rear window, and rain rail together with new pop rivets and washers. Make sure the crush end of each rivet is facing the rear of the car when the rain rail is sitting in place.
    Fig 11: Identifying Convertible Top Cloth, Rear Window & Rain Rail
    G03694618Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  24. Set the rain rail in position, and install the clips between the quarter panel and the roof.
  25. Reinstall the left side convertible top retainer (A), right side convertible top retainer (B), and rear lower convertible top retainer (C).
    Fig 12: Left Side & Right Side Convertible Top Retainer With Torque Specifications
    G03694619Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  26. Reinstall all remaining interior components and trim pieces.
  27. Check for water leaks (see step 17 in DOOR GLASS ADJUSTMENT ).
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