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Top release lever, how do I get it off?

Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2011 10:56 pm
by 85vwcabby
Well, to start off, I have a 1985 Cabriolet that wants a newer top... this summer I stumbled over a wrecked 87 Cabby that was in mint condition with only 90,000 miles before the accident. Picked it up for 350 bucks. I already have pulled 90% of the parts off of it.

However, I am at a stalemate with those little pleces of plastic that are on the top release lever... I need to get those off so I can remove the bolster trim. I have tried just about everything short of tying a rope around one of them and yanking it out with the Suburban. I would really appreciate suggestions on how to get those things off. If you think I may have tried it, post anyway.

Thanks in advance, and keep the topless bunny on the road!! :beer:

Re: Top release lever, how do I get it off?

Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 6:03 am
by Briano1234
They Pry off, that is use a block of wood, and a flat blade. They are on with little finger clips unless some one glued them on.

Re: Top release lever, how do I get it off?

Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 10:42 am
by 85vwcabby
They must be glued on then. :banghead:

Well, I'll try that out soon. (gonna get the 85 out today, then I'll go try to pry those things off)

Thanks Brian. :beer:

Re: Top release lever, how do I get it off?

Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 8:28 pm
by PDX Cabby
ahh, by the rear seat.

they've got a metal clip on them, and they're a PITA!! Channellocks worked for me