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Old 08-06-2007, 10:46 PM
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Hey guys.

I'm only in the beginning steps of my robbins' top install and im already stuck! If you guys could help me out, that would be great.

I'm in the process of removing the water channel but I can't seem to reach the last screw on both sides. Is there any trick of doing so? If its this hard taking it out with the top already cut up, I cant even imagine how its going to be replacing it with the top installed!

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as you can see all the other screws are out, making it real loose cept for the ends.

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The only part thats still attached.

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The screw I can't get out. I can reach it but not directly enough to unscrew. I'm even using the short screw driver. Any suggestions?

Btw, Thank you cyclon for this write up.
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Very nice write up....... thanks for the help!!
Old 08-07-2007, 05:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Teawins21,Aug 7 2007, 01:46 AM
Hey guys.

I'm only in the beginning steps of my robbins' top install and im already stuck! If you guys could help me out, that would be great.

I'm in the process of removing the water channel but I can't seem to reach the last screw on both sides. Is there any trick of doing so? If its this hard taking it out with the top already cut up, I cant even imagine how its going to be replacing it with the top installed!

The only part thats still attached.



The screw I can't get out. I can reach it but not directly enough to unscrew. I'm even using the short screw driver. Any suggestions?

Btw, Thank you cyclon for this write up.
I don't think that's a screw, just one of those plastic clips with the screw center part. If that's the case, just break the darn thing. It's not necessary really and the top will fit perfect without it. They're a pita to get out as they always spin around on you while you're trying to back out the center. You could probably slowly pull on the water channel until it pops free. That won't damage the channel.
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I used the write-up several weeks ago and it was a big help. Thanks. I had a hard time replacing the rear tray after the top was in, but I got it in good enough so that the rattles are limited. ing some pics:















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yeah the rear tray is a bitch to get in once the new top is on...
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Great write up, although I will never try this. When my top on my MY00 ripped and Honda refused to repair the top, I just sold the car and bought a MY04.

Whola... new top!
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Alright, I'll just yank at it. Thanks again.

haha, I'm pretty sure i'll be back for some more help. It seems like its going to be a very sloooooow install for me.
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btw, is it really neccessary to remove the roll hoops?
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Originally Posted by Teawins21,Aug 7 2007, 12:49 PM
btw, is it really neccessary to remove the roll hoops?
You won't want to attempt this with the roll hoops in. They're not too much of a pain to remove and re-install.
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I did mine with the entire interior and roll hoops in. A buddy and I completed the installation within five hours. This installation in my opinion is overrated.


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