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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: 10:27 on 24 August 2004, 21:16

Title: removing a manual mk 1 cabriolet roof
Post by: 10:27 on 24 August 2004, 21:16

hi there does anybody know how to remove a mark one cabriolet roof and what tools i need? all the help needed thanks in advanced!

Title: Re: removing a manual mk 1 cabriolet roof
Post by: vixteris on 25 August 2004, 18:53

thge release hooks are in the boot at the top of the bootlid and u need to release the tensioners that are attached to the frame.  ive never done it but and thats as much as i know im afraid.  :)

try pm'ing danhock he recently replaced his hood before selling his cab  :-\

Title: Re: removing a manual mk 1 cabriolet roof
Post by: VWnut on 25 August 2004, 19:13

You need to take out the back seats, rear cards and as vixteris said slacken off the wire that holds the hood down to the lip on the body. then you need to undo the three (i think there are 3) nuts which hold down the frame to the body. It really isn't a hard job, just time consuming. you wont need any special tools either, just a good socket set.

Title: Re: removing a manual mk 1 cabriolet roof
Post by: 10:27 on 25 August 2004, 22:21

cheers for your help guys mch apreciated!

Title: Re: removing a manual mk 1 cabriolet roof
Post by: danhock on 26 August 2004, 09:29

Yep... Its easy enough..

Not sure about removing the rear seats?? I didnt.

Its mainly a case of removing of the bits attached to the hood, the windows seals etc...

The rear tensioner cable is attached just behind the rear seats either side.. You'll need to hold the cable with pliers then undo the nut or it'll just spin.

p.s. take the rear window out first!!

Title: Re: removing a manual mk 1 cabriolet roof
Post by: 10:27 on 26 August 2004, 18:50

guys i think you have misunderstood me i mean taking the complet hood of frame windows at once its coming of another car any help will be needed!

Title: Re: removing a manual mk 1 cabriolet roof
Post by: danhock on 27 August 2004, 09:13

now i dont understand!!

Do you mean remove the Frame and hood in whole?

Title: Re: removing a manual mk 1 cabriolet roof
Post by: 10:27 on 27 August 2004, 10:22

yeah the complete hood all in one basicaly changing one hood for another!

Title: Re: removing a manual mk 1 cabriolet roof
Post by: danhock on 27 August 2004, 10:27

You're still going to have to remove the rear tension cable first as the is attached to the car.....

I think this may actually be harder than fitting just a hood to an old Frame!!

the window frame is also attached to the body but this is only a couple of bolts to remove...

Then its a case of removing the hinge behind the rear seats..

Title: Re: removing a manual mk 1 cabriolet roof
Post by: 10:27 on 27 August 2004, 10:30

cheers you have been a great help!  ;D now all i have to do is wait for some dry wheather!

Title: Re: removing a manual mk 1 cabriolet roof
Post by: danhock on 27 August 2004, 10:33

Good luck!!!

Your cab looks a lot like my old one... what colour code is it?

Title: Re: removing a manual mk 1 cabriolet roof
Post by: 10:27 on 27 August 2004, 11:46

ill find out for you as im not quite sure but im gonna get some rust bubbles sorted out so ill keep you posted!

Title: Re: removing a manual mk 1 cabriolet roof
Post by: danhock on 27 August 2004, 11:47

Looks like Paprika Red....

Deep Dark Red?

Title: Re: removing a manual mk 1 cabriolet roof
Post by: 10:27 on 27 August 2004, 12:23

i personally cant say if it is or not but it is a deep dark red!