2000 Top Removal

[flyboyshell]

Loren, or anyone:

Can you please direct me to the link that would give me DETAILED instructions on how I can get to the engine compartment so I can clean my MAF, etc. I need to know how to remove the top so I don't damage anything.

Thanks

[blue2000s]

Loren, or anyone:

Can you please direct me to the link that would give me DETAILED instructions on how I can get to the engine compartment so I can clean my MAF, etc. I need to know how to remove the top so I don't damage anything.

Thanks

If you still have your owner's manual, it's described pretty well there.

[flyboyshell]

Unfortunately I dont have the owners manual. Can I download it anywhere?

[Loren]

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?a...mp;showfile=947

[986Jim]

Honestly it's a lot easier to do than you would think. Once you look at the manual and do it for the first time you will realize it's really a snap and after that you will be able to get in there in under 10 minutes.

When you clean your maf you may not have the proper bit to get the maf out. Pull the pipe out if you can with the maf in it. Just use any type of plyers or vice grips and grip the sides of the screw and turn gently to loosen it and then unscrew it with your fingers. Throw those stupid torx bits away and use some standard screws to put it back in then you can use regular tools next time and not worry about it.

The basic procedure to open the engine compartment hatch is this.

1) Open the top 10" or so

2) unhook the back of the top from the frame

3) chop the window so you can fold it

4) fold the top back (towards the front of the car) to give yourself room

5) pull the carpet and speak box if you have it

6) undo the big screws that hold the real cover down

7) enjoy...