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rear targa top latch removal and replacement |
dw914six |
Nov 16 2020, 04:37 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 131 Joined: 18-January 14 From: Houston Member No.: 16,902 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Anyone have information (or info on any previous post on the subject) on how to remove the rear latch for the targa top roof?
It seems logical to remove the targa trim and I could see the part easier, but the trim does not want to come off after loosening all of the screws. It also looks like like a bolt is accessible from underneath if I could possibly get a small wrench on it. Hoping for something simple I am missing. Any help is much appreciated. |
raynekat |
Nov 16 2020, 10:08 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,160 Joined: 30-December 14 From: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Member No.: 18,263 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
From what I remember.....it's near impossible to get the rear latches out without 1st removing the large targa trim.
If the trim won't come off, perhaps you've missed a screw or two....there are lots of them on the side and underneath. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Same for the installation process. Latches 1st then the targa trim. It's a conundrum for sure. Best of luck. |
dw914six |
Nov 17 2020, 07:14 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 131 Joined: 18-January 14 From: Houston Member No.: 16,902 Region Association: Southwest Region |
From what I remember.....it's near impossible to get the rear latches out without 1st removing the large targa trim. If the trim won't come off, perhaps you've missed a screw or two....there are lots of them on the side and underneath. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Same for the installation process. Latches 1st then the targa trim. It's a conundrum for sure. Best of luck. That is the path I saw as well. I will look for additional screws I may have missed. Thanks for the reply and help. |
bdstone914 |
Nov 17 2020, 08:47 AM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,673 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
From what I remember.....it's near impossible to get the rear latches out without 1st removing the large targa trim. If the trim won't come off, perhaps you've missed a screw or two....there are lots of them on the side and underneath. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Same for the installation process. Latches 1st then the targa trim. It's a conundrum for sure. Best of luck. That is the path I saw as well. I will look for additional screws I may have missed. Thanks for the reply and help. You need to also remove the bolsters on the B pillars too. Use a flash light to check all the holes for screws . Once all the screws are out you need to position the hooks for the targa latches vertically. Reinstallation is even more fun. |
raynekat |
Nov 18 2020, 06:00 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,160 Joined: 30-December 14 From: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Member No.: 18,263 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
You need to also remove the bolsters on the B pillars too. Use a flash light to check all the holes for screws . Once all the screws are out you need to position the hooks for the targa latches vertically. Reinstallation is even more fun. This is absolutely true....forgot about these guys with my response. Yeah, a lot has to happen to change out those rear targa latches. Also....a standard awl is very helpful when reinstalling as it helps you line up each hole as you go before trying to insert and tighten each screw. |
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