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Old 04-16-2014, 07:31 PM
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I have a 2011 GS convertible. Car is like new with 9k miles, rarely driven. Went to put the top up the other night and the tonneau would not clear the rear glass window. Had to manually push on the glass to get the top up.

Anyone else had this issue?

Took it to the dealer, they told me you cannot have the seats all the way back when putting the top up. Instructed me to tilt the seat backs up to get the top work properly.

Sounds like nonsense to me... I have to un-recline both seats to put my top up???

Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Matt

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Old 04-16-2014, 07:46 PM
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Dealer is clueless.

Pretty common issue, but not necessarily with a 2011. Anyway, I think the tension straps that pull the glass section forward need to be tightened.

Read this one first just for info:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1578018844-post9.html


Then I believe your issue is "Correction #4" on page 8 in this pdf:

http://ww.w.autoelectricpro.com/purc...000/095103.pdf
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Originally Posted by mattcgoldstein
Took it to the dealer, they told me you cannot have the seats all the way back when putting the top up. Instructed me to tilt the seat backs up to get the top work properly.

Sounds like a crock of s*it to me... I have to un-recline both seats to put my top up???
Take your business elsewhere. Seriously. Either they are ignorant fools or they are jerking you around. Either way stop giving them access to your car and your wallet.

Wow.

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