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Many people who will install these rollbars do not like to read instructions, but need some general direction on what to do. For these people, we have provided a summary of the steps (in bold) preceding the detailed instructions. We recommend setting aside some plastic bags or small containers to put fasteners and small parts during disassembly. Most of these parts will be reused during final assembly, and there is nothing more frustrating than not being able to find a part or fastener when you are almost done.

Also, there will likely be items on the car that may need adjustments, which are not specifically mentioned in these instructions. Wiring routing and ties, connectors, rubber plugs, excessive undercoating or caulk, or other items may need to be removed or modified to fit the rollbar in place.

DISASSEMBLE AND PREPARE THE CAR
1) Jack up the car and support with heavy jackstands.
• Following the manufacturer’s instructions, raise the entire car and support at the four recommended lift points. Also remove the rear wheels. Note: Do not lift only one side or one end!!! Uneven support of the car will cause the chassis to twist, and the rollbar will not fit properly.
2) Remove the seats (and windscreen).
• Removal of the seats is optional, but allows easier access to the work area. DO NOT remove the seats or seat belt brackets in ‘94-’97 cars – slide seats all the way forward for these cars.
• Remove the 4 (metric) bolts from the base of each seat using a 14mm wrench or socket and remove the seats from the car.
• If your car has headrest speakers, remember to disconnect the wiring harness plug under the seats.
3) Remove the carpeting (with the top up).
• Using a small crow bar, claw hammer, or button removal tool, carefully pry the plastic buttons from the carpet at the front edge of the package tray.
• With the top partially raised, roll or fold the horizontal package tray carpet back under the convertible top.
• Remove the carpet (and padding) from the vertical wall behind the seats.
4) Remove the plastic side panels.
• Remove the top plastic cover over the seat belt tower bolts by pulling upwards.
• Remove the boot snaps with a phillips screwdriver and remove any other fasteners from the plastic panels.
• Remove the windscreen, if installed.
• There is a small rectangular plastic piece that connects the plastic panel behind the seat belt tower. Carefully use a screwdriver to pry this out toward the rear of the car.
• A metal top corner connector and weather stripping must be removed from each side.
• Remove any remaining screws from the plastic side panels and remove both plastic panels by sliding them forward over the seat belt bolt.
5) Remove the metal package tray cover.
• Remove the bolts from the perimeter of the cover using a 10mm socket and set the tray aside.
• This will reveal the flat areas on each side of the fuel tank where the rear mounting feet will be bolted. Anything in these areas (insulation pads, security system, rubber plugs) should be moved so that these areas are clear.
6) Put the convertible top down.
• You may want to cover the rear window area with a towel or cloth to protect it during rollbar installation.
7) Remove the cockpit brace (’94 – ’97).
• Remove the cockpit brace end covers, loosen the bolts and remove the brace.

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