My First Targa TOP, how do I remove it?

[kaz87supra]

I know, I know.... NOOOOOB Question, but I am a NOOB to the targa. I just bought kind of a "ragged" turbo targa and my real question is, do you have to use an Allen Wrench to take it loose each time, or did it originally come with convienent knobs?

-Adam

 

[Interex]

They originally came with a ratcheting tool that had an allen bit. If you want, you can actually get one of those small cordless screw drivers and get an allen bit for it. Makes it much easier to take off and put back on.

 

[kaz87supra]

dang, i firgured they would have made it easy...well that is stupid. i now know why ppl say it is a PITA to take out...

 

[Turkish]

Ive heard bad things about using power screw drivers...

 

[Jeff Lange]

It's not really hard, all you do it use the tool it came with, takes like 2 minutes max.

 

[mkIIIman089]

Yea, I have the little tool and its not hard at all and shouldn't take long. The tool works really well I think.

 

[kaz87supra]

can you take a pic so i know what to look for in the car?

the car looks as tho the cops searched it for drugs... stuff is kinda scattered right now..

like i said this is my 1st targa outta my previous 5supras

 

[CassMori]

Ive heard bad things about using power screw drivers...

I've not had any problems with mine yet, but it' s just an $8 Wally World special. Not enough power to strip the screws; I have to switch it to manual to tighten them. Although, I wouldn't mind having one of those little rachet thingys, if someone had a spare.......

 

[PIONEER]

I think the knob he's talking about is the one in Fast and Furious Orange MKIV hollywooooodd Targa.

The bolts are there for a reason so when you are going down the hwy, it doesn't pop off. With the chassis flex, I don't think a latch would be strong enough on a MKIII

 

[ShagsSupra]

Toyota Dealer sells the stock allen wrench for 15$, well thats what I paid for mine.

can you take a pic so i know what to look for in the car?

fold both your sun visors down and there is 2 bolt holes there, Lossen them all the way, then look back and you will see 2 peices of plastic with bolt holes there, loose bolts all the way....

Then if your short or cant get a good reach like me shimmy yourself to the center and put your head in the middle and grab both sides and push up, then place in the hatch.

 

[flubyux2]

you remove the top w/ a 6mm allen bit. you can get a 1/4" rachet with a 6mm socket on it. then use the stock toyota targa key, put it in the socket and you have a targa tool cheaper than OEM parts.

also, the bolt sequence is under the driverside visor. if you are looking down at the car from above, remove the front driver first, then work clockwise, and end up at the rear driver last.

installation is REVERSE of removal. dont tighten down the front bolts THEN the rear during reinstallation.. youre targa seals will not seal right and you will be more succeptible to leakery.

the rear seals need to be compressed horizontally, the front seals are compressed vertically. if you tighten the front bolts first, there is no allowance for the targa to snug up horizontally and seal against the rear gasket. if the front bolts are already tightend, and you tighten the rear, itll tweak the cowl too.

 

[Loki]

you remove the top w/ a 6mm allen bit. you can get a 1/4" rachet with a 6mm socket on it. then use the stock toyota targa key, put it in the socket and you have a targa tool cheaper than OEM parts.

also, the bolt sequence is under the driverside visor. if you are looking down at the car from above, remove the front driver first, then work clockwise, and end up at the rear driver last.

installation is REVERSE of removal. dont tighten down the front bolts THEN the rear during reinstallation.. youre targa seals will not seal right and you will be more succeptible to leakery.

the rear seals need to be compressed horizontally, the front seals are compressed vertically. if you tighten the front bolts first, there is no allowance for the targa to snug up horizontally and seal against the rear gasket. if the front bolts are already tightend, and you tighten the rear, itll tweak the cowl too.

This is the first time I have ever heard about doing it like this, I learn something new everyday

 

[flubyux2]

doesnt it make sense though?

 

[esc]

installation is REVERSE of removal. dont tighten down the front bolts THEN the rear during reinstallation.. youre targa seals will not seal right and you will be more succeptible to leakery

could be an explination as to why my targa flew off while it was bolted down ;\

 

[lanky189]

hacksaw and a six pack.... and don't look back.....

 

[TONY!]

Actually, I have the tool that came with the car but don't use.
I think a rachet type screw driver with a bit makes for easier removal & installation.
I see many don't agree with me or have not gone down that route.
Before you say it, yes I can provide enough torque to do it with my chosen tool.

 

[Jeff Lange]

could be an explination as to why my targa flew off while it was bolted down ;\

Not really, it just leaks if you do it wrong.

 

[mkIIIman089]

This afternoon I'll throw a post of the tool up if you would like.

 

[DrakeMK3]

Just be careful. If you leave your top off for hours at a time, you'll have the occasional critter scare the ever living $hit out of you when you least expect it.

 

[Johnny Dangerously]

youre targa seals will not seal right and you will be more succeptible to leakery.

didnt think it would take 18 replies for a simple question off a simple thread..HOWEVER...ive never ever ever heard the word Leakery in my life. hahahahahaha. I read something new everyday!