Mitsubishi Eclipse / Eclipse Spyder (2000-2002). Service and repair manual — part 646

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CONVERTIBLE TOP ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

>>A<< DRAIN TROUGH RETAINER INSTALLATION
When the top cover assembly is replaced, cut out the rear end
of the top cover assembly.
1. Install the drain trough retainer so that the drain trough

around the rear end of the top cover assembly covers a
suitable dimension.

Pre-removal Operation

•

Completely open the convertible top.

Post-installation Operation

•

Convertible Top Fit Adjustment (Refer to

P.42-130

.)

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1

5

4

3

1

2

REMOVAL STEPS

•

QUARTER BELT SIDE MOULDING /
BACK BELT MOULDING (REFER TO
GROUP 51 - MOULDINGS

P.51-9

.)

•

QUARTER TRIM (REFER TO
GROUP 52A

−

TRIMS

P.52A-10

.)

•

REAR SPEAKER BRACKET (REFER
TO GROUP 54

−

SPEAKER

P.54A-

181

.)

1. TOPSTACK DRIVE MOTOR

HARNESS CONNECTOR

2. DEFOGGER HARNESS

CONNECTOR (LH ONLY)

3. TOPSTACK WELL AND BODY

PANEL CONNECTION

>>A<<

4. DRAIN TROUGH RETAINER
5. CONVERTIBLE TOP ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

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2. Cut out an excessive part at the rear end of the top cover

assembly as shown.

TOPSTACK DRIVE MOTOR

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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AC004122

EXCESSIVE PART AT DRAIN TROUGH OF
THE TOP COVER ASSEMBLY

AB

DRAIN TROUGH RETAINER

Pre-removal Operation

•

Completely down the quarter window glass

AC004123

3

1

4

2

3

AB

REMOVAL STEPS

•

QUARTER BELT MOULDING
(REFER TO GROUP 51

−

MOULDING

P.51-9

.)

•

QUARTER TRIM (REFER TO
GROUP 52A -TRIMS

P.52A-10

.)

•

REAR SPEAKER BRACKET (REFER
TO GROUP 54

−

SPEAKER

P.54A-

181

.)

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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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

<<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

>>A<< TOPSTACK DRIVE MOTOR ASSEMBLY
INSTALLATION
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.

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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.42-130

.)

AC004124

1

2

AB

REMOVAL STEPS

•

NO.1 BOW GARNISH (REFER TO

P.42-135

.)

1. HEADLINER SCREW (REFER TO

P.42-150

.)

2. TOPSTACK LATCH ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)