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Old 06-15-2005, 12:10 PM
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roof problem
front catches will not release when trying to open roof...any ideas please
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Old 06-15-2005, 02:49 PM
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Any sign of leakage - they can fail but it would be unusual for both to fail at the same time. Any other signs of action? If not, check the hydraulic pump in the trunk.
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front catches will not release when trying to open roof...any ideas please
Can you release manually?
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Old 06-16-2005, 02:57 AM
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Yes. There is a tool in your tool kit. I'm not sure how to describe it. It's the biggest one.

Behind/above each of the visors there is a plastic cover about the size of a dime. Remove it and you can use the tool to manually release the front hooks.

If you have an owner's manual the specific instructions are in there with illustrations.

Good luck!
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released it manually, now its working again, thank you all for repying.
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