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6. Rotate the latch handle up to the locked position.
Installing the Boot
1. From inside the vehicle, pull the tab on the rear seat
to fold down the seat. See ªFold
-Down Rear Seatº in
the Index.
2. Open the trunk and remove both boot side covers.
Leave the trunk open.

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3. Install the boot side cover by inserting the tab (A) on
the underside of the cover into the slot (B) at the top
of the quarter trim panel. Place the rear flap of the
boot side cover in the trunk lid opening, aligning the
eyelet (C) over the boot snap ball stud (D).4. Attach the two snaps on the inside flap of the side
cover to the top of the quarter trim panel. Attach the
front snap (E) first and then the rear snap (F). The
rear snap is adjustable for ease of installation.

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5. Pull the boot center cover from behind the rear
seatback and place it over the inner sides of the boot
side covers and the lowered top.6. Go to the rear of the vehicle. Place the boot center
cover along the trunk lid opening. Align one snap on
the corner of the boot to the ball stud and push
forward. Repeat for other snap.
7. Close the trunk lid.
8. Raise the rear seatback to the up position. Push the
seat back to make sure it is latched.

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1. Set the parking brake and shift your automatic
transaxle to PARK (P) or your manual transaxle to
NEUTRAL (N).
2. Open the trunk and leave it open.
3. From inside the vehicle, fold down the rear seatback.
See ªFold
-Down Rear Seatº in the Index.
4. Go to the rear of the vehicle. Pull the snap knobs
rearward to disengage the rear center cover.
Carefully tuck the center boot behind the rear
seatback. Make sure that the center cover is not
covering the rear seatback latch. Tuck the end of the
center boot rearward to keep it away from the rear
seatback hinge.

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5. Unsnap both boot side cover snaps (E and F) from
the side of the quarter trim panel.6. Lift the side cover eyelet (C) at the rear of the side
boot cover from the snap ball stud (D). Raise the
back of the boot side cover to unhook the tab (A)
from the slot (B) in the quarter trim panel. Do the
same on the other side.

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7. Store both boot side covers in the trunk.
8. Close the trunk.
9. Raise the rear seatback to the up position. Push the
seat back to make sure it is latched. Ensure that the
rear seatbelts do not become trapped behind the
rear seats.
Raising the Convertible Top
1. Set the parking brake and shift your automatic
transaxle to PARK (P) or your manual transaxle to
NEUTRAL (N).
2. Turn the ignition to RUN.
3. Lower the door windows completely to avoid wear
to the weatherstrips.
4. Push the button in the latch handle and rotate the
handle down.
5. Push the handle forward toward the windshield and
hold it until the convertible top is fully raised, and
the latch pins are all the way in the holes above
the windshield.

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1. Set the parking brake and shift your automatic
transaxle to PARK (P) or your manual transaxle to
NEUTRAL (N). Turn the engine off.
2. Push the button in the latch handle and rotate the
handle down.
3. Open the trunk.
Convertible Bypass Switch4. Press the bypass switch down to the EMERGENCY
OVERRIDE position. The switch is located under
the shelf panel on the driver's side in the trunk.
5. Remove the top boot as described in Steps 1 through
9 in ªRemoving the Bootº earlier in this section.
6. Lower the door windows completely. If the power
windows do not work, leave the doors open.
7. Position one person on each side of the vehicle.
Carefully lift the top by grasping the front corners of
the top, not the linkage.
NOTICE:
Do not attempt to force the top up if it does not
move freely. The top or its linkage can be
damaged. Make sure both sides are being lifted
together to avoid twisting. See your dealer if you
still can't move the top easily.

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Part C: Periodic Maintenance
Inspections
Listed in this part are inspections and services which
should be performed at least twice a year (for instance,
each spring and fall). You should let your dealer's
service department or other qualified service center do
these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are
completed at once.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found in a service manual. See ªService and Owner
Publicationsº in the Index.
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of
wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines and hoses for proper hook
-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive
axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace
seals if necessary.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body
near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged,
missing or out
-of-position parts as well as open seams,
holes, loose connections or other conditions which could
cause a heat build
-up in the floor pan or could let
exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See ªEngine Exhaustº in
the Index.
Engine Cooling System Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the outside
of the radiator and air conditioning condenser. To help
ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling
system and pressure cap is recommended at least once
a year.