12:11 Folding top
The f ol di n g top assembly comprises the following
items:
1 Imitation leather top w i t h vinylite back window.
2 Front end frame complete with two handles and
catches. A movable bow which slides on the frame
guide rails.
3 Three stiffening bows fixed by chrome plated buttons
and tipped with rubber blocks.
4 Front mouldings for t o p mounting on frame.
5 Rear moulding on top mounting engine cooling air
intake body panel.
6 Retaining strap for the roller stop.
The removal of the folding top is straightforward but
care should be taken on reassembly to the vehicle and the
following points should be noted:
1 The t o p rear moulding is secured by ten screws
consisting of six self-tapping screws and four standard
screws which are located as follows:
(a) One long self-tapping screw at each end.
(b) Two standard screws at centre.
(c) Two standard screws next to the long screws.
(d) Four self-tapping screws, two on each side
between the standard screws.
These screws also secure the upper end of the engine
air intake panel to body.
2 Having fixed the rear moulding spread the top across
t h e o p e n i n g . Ensure t h e pivoting bow is located
between the second and third stiffening bows. Using
special screws fix the frame rails to the upper inner
ends of the body side panels.
12:12 Sunroof
The 'new 500' sunroof model differs from the con-
vertible model in the arrangement of the top. The sunroof
comprises a rear metal panel and a front imitation leather
covering which acts as a collapsible top.
The weather strip surrounded back window is
located
on t h e rear metal panel and the following items are
cemented in place; plastic lining, foam rubber strip at
upper front end, and two rubber welts located on the
sides to prevent water ingress.
FIG 12:14 Folded top retaining strap
F500
133 FOLDED TOP STRAP
FOLDED TOP
FIG 12:15 Arrangement of rolled top. This should be
done carefully to prevent damaging the vinylite back
window. Roll must never obstruct engine air intake slots
FOLDING TOP LOCKING HANDLES
FIG 12:16 Sun Roof top in locked position
The rear metal panel is secured to the body shell by
means of four screws, four plain washers and four spring
washers and at the rear by means of nine self-tapping
screws which provide a mounting for the engine air
intake grill and gutter.
The collapsible top comprises the following items:
1 Imitation leather lining.
2 Metal frame with a front crossmember onto which the
control handles and top front latch strikers are fitted.
A movable bow riveted to the top lining and fitted with
rubber pads which rest on t h e t o p of t h e body.
3 Front moulding for the top lining mounting onto the
framing crossmember. FOLDED TOP STRAP
