Mitsubishi Eclipse. Manual — part 974

CONVERTIBLE TOP

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

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<<A>> TOPSTACK DRIVE MOTOR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
1. Lift the main pivot base assemblies at the same time as a

set.

2. Remove the topstack drive motor.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

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>>A<< TOPSTACK DRIVE MOTOR ASSEMBLY INSTALLA-
TION
1. Lift the main pivot base assemblies at the same time as a

set.

2. Open the convertible top fully, and install the topstack drive

motor.

INSPECTION

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TOPSTACK DRIVE MOTOR ASSEMBLY CHECK

1. Check that the topstack drive motor assembly runs smoothly

when the battery is connected directly to the motor
terminals.

2. Furthermore, check that the topstack drive motor assembly

operates in reverse when the terminal connections are
switched.

REMOVAL STEPS
• QUARTER BELT MOLDING (REFER

TO GROUP 51

− MOLDING

P.51-9

.)

• QUARTER TRIM (REFER TO

GROUP 52A

− TRIMS

P.52A-8

.)

• REAR SPEAKER BRACKET (REFER

TO GROUP 54A

− SPEAKER

P.54A-226

.)

1. TOPSTACK DRIVE MOTOR

HARNESS CONNECTOR

2. MAIN PIVOT BASE ASSEMBLY

MOUNTING BOLT

3. MAIN PIVOT BASE ASSEMBLY

MOUNTING NUT

<<A>> >>A<<

4. TOPSTACK DRIVE MOTOR

ASSEMBLY

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TOPSTACK LATCH ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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Pre-removal Operation
• Completely Open the Convertible Top.

Post-installation Operation
• Convertible Top Fit Adjustment (Refer to

P.42-118

.)

AC004124

1

2

AB

REMOVAL STEPS
• NO.1 BOW GARNISH (REFER TO

P.42-123

.)

1. HEADLINER SCREW (REFER TO

P.42-138

.)

2. TOPSTACK LATCH ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

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TOPSTACK No.1 BOW

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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Post-installation Operation
• Convertible Top Fit Adjustment (Refer to

P.42-118

.)

AC004125

1

2

4

4

9

3

8

6

7

6

7

5

5

29 ± 3 N·m
22 ± 2 ft-lb

29 ± 3 N·m
22 ± 2 ft-lb

8

AB

10

3

10

REMOVAL STEPS
1. TOPSTACK PULL HANDLE BOX

BEZEL

2. NO.1 BOW GARNISH
• TOP COVER ASSEMBLY (REFER

TO

P.42-135

.)

3. TOPSTACK SIDE STAY PAD

ASSEMBLY FROM NO.1 BOW
(REFER TO

P.42-133

.)

• HEADLINER FROM NO.1 BOW

(REFER TO

P.42-138

.)

4. TOPSTACK LATCH ASSEMBLY

(REFER TO

P.42-122

.)

5. BOLT
6. WASHER
7. WASHER
8. WASHER
9. NO.1 BOW
10. DOWEL PIN

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

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TOPSTACK No.2 AND No.3 BOWS

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1426206300047

Post-installation Operation
• Convertible Top Fit Adjustment (Refer to

P.42-118

.)

AC004126

1

2

AB

REMOVAL STEPS
• HEADLINER (REFER TO

P.42-138

.

NOTE: ONLY REMOVE THE
HEADLINER FROM THE NO.1, 2
AND/OR 3 BOWS AS REQUIRED)

• TOP COVER ASSEMBLY (REFER

TO

P.42-135

. NOTE: ONLY

REMOVE THE TOP COVER FROM
THE NO.1, 2 AND/OR 3 BOWS AS
REQUIRED)

• TOPSTACK SIDE STAY PAD

ASSEMBLY (REFER TO

P.42-133

.

NOTE: ONLY REMOVE THE TOP
COVER FROM THE NO.1, 2
AND/OR 3 BOWS AS REQUIRED)

1. TOPSTACK NO.2 BOW
2. TOPSTACK NO.3 BOW

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)