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Old 02-25-2013 | 09:31 PM
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Good evening, can someone point me in the direction of a video or pic of a Targa Top removal and install?

I am looking to see the positions of the lock receptacles for my 1988 Targa. Sorry for the noobie question but I am out of town and want to provide my brother a little info on to removing and installing the top while he is driving the car. Thank you in advance.
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if he tries to remove it while driving the car things will end badly
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I just want him to understand how things mainly the locks fall into place and work.
Old 02-25-2013 | 09:52 PM
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the rear pins on the roof slide into receptacle holes
the front levers should be turned down to unlock and pull back the claws
after pulling down the front , turn the levers horizontal to lock them in place
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Thanks for the info, I totally understand the process but want to see if anyone has a pic of the Targa top off and the positions of the lock receptacles/ little wheels and which way they point in each position.
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dose this look correct for the locked position?
Old 02-28-2013 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Mpoweroo1
Thanks for the info, I totally understand the process but want to see if anyone has a pic of the Targa top off and the positions of the lock receptacles/ little wheels and which way they point in each position.
Iceman made it as simple as can be, I am confused as to why you need a picture. Is the top rattling or letting in a lot of wind, so you think something is defective? Here are some pics, that I happened to already have.

BTW, your picture reminds me of this guy!
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It is pretty intuitive.

When the handles are pulled down, the front of the top is unlatched and the top lifts up and forward... then off.

Going back on inset the rear pins into the holes on the targe bar, the front drops into the latch and you turn the handles up and it locks.

I agree with the earlier post make sure that he doesn't try this while "driving" the car.




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