Removing Clamshell

[toddwess]

I did some searches, but can't find really good info.

I want to be able to remove the clamshell to get some really good access to the engine compartment for cleaning.

Is there a quick/easy way to remove it briefly?

Thanks,

Todd

[0586slb]

Well, there are two attachment points per side, one being the operating rod and the other being the slide/hinge. The operating rod will be seconds as there is a spring clip that will pop off with a screwdriver. The slide/hinge is just a couple of bolts. Mark the attachment points first so there'll be no adjustments later.

[Tool Pants]

No need to remove it.

[RascalRuss]

While on this subject, may I ask, what is the best thing to give an overall clean of the engine, obviously you cant just get the pressure washer on it. Any other methods??

[toddwess]

No need to remove it.

How did you do that?????

[0586slb]

Just open your top to the service position. Look at the ends of the operating rods for the clamshell. They are held on by a clip that you lift the tongue with a screwdriver. Just have a look - you'll see how straightforward it is!

[RascalRuss]

While on this subject, may I ask, what is the best thing to give an overall clean of the engine, obviously you cant just get the pressure washer on it. Any other methods??

[Tool Pants]

You do not need to disconnect the black push rods for the clamshell. They happen to be removed in the silver car because I was trying to fix the top drive. The top pushrods with the plastic joints are disconnected in the silver car for the same reason - fixing the top.

In the blue car all 4 push rods have not been touched.

You need to remove this clip on each side then you can lift the clamshell to a vertical position. Lot easier to get to the top of the engine compartment in what I guess I will call an "extended service position."