Tesla Roadster 2 - Installing the Soft-Top

Removable roof
7-9Comfort and convenience
Installing the soft-top
WARNING: Never attempt to install the
soft-top while the vehicle is moving.
This could cause an accident in which you or
others may be seriously injured or killed.
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Open both doors. Remove the soft-top and
support stays from the bag.
Note: The support stays and the side rails of
the soft-top assembly have arrows on them
which should point to the front of the vehicle
when installing.
1. Fit the two support stays between the
header rails. The support stays need to be
flexed to enable them to fit into the slots
in the header rails.
2. Inspect the channels in the header rails
and remove any debris (such as leaves)
that may have accumulated.
3. Position the soft-top across the space
between the two support stays. Ensure
that the arrows molded on the side rails
are pointing to the front of the vehicle.
4. Standing at the drivers side, unroll the
soft-top. Starting at the drivers side
minimizes potential damage to the roof
seals.
5. Position the side rail so that the black
locating pins are located in the
uppermost slots on the front and rear
header rails.
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6. Ensure that the front and rear edges of the
soft-top are correctly located in the
channels on the header rails.
7. Rotate the side rail downwards until the
side rail locking pins are correctly located
in the lower slots and you can hear them
‘click’ into place.
8. Check that both locking pins are correctly
engaged by attempting to rotate the side
rail upwards.
9. Repeat steps 5 through 8 for the
passenger side of the soft-top. You may
need to pull on the side rail to engage the
locating pins on the header rails.
10. Inspect the fitted soft-top to ensure that
the front and rear edges are correctly
located in the channels on the header rails.
Incorrect fitment can result in damaged
seals and water leakage.
WARNING: Before driving, check that
both side rails are securely fitted. An
incorrectly fitted or unsecured soft-top could
result in an accident which could lead to
serious injury or even death.
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Note: Tesla Motors has set your windows to
accommodate either the hard-top or the
soft-top. To prevent water from entering the
cabin when using the alternate type of roof,
you will need to have Tesla Motors adjust your
windows.