How to remove /replace soft top 205 CTi 1.9

[Don Howarth 0 1 Cars]

Hi from Down Under(New Zealand),

I have a hail damaged 32 year old hood on my 205 CTi Cabriolet that needs replacement. I have bought a replacement from UK but would appreciate  ADVICE ON HOW TO REMOVE THE 3 LAYERED HOOD. This car was stored outside for 6 years so the sterl frame is showing some wear & rust where paint rubbed away. I intend to sane away any rust, acid etch, etch price & top coat the frame to ensure easy, reliable operation. I am fortunate as I I have 2 x CTI, one a 1.6 5speed & this 1.9 Auto+ p/st with electric raise & lower operation(MY 1992) ex Japan import.

[sp_en_ny 17 1 Cars]

Pretty sure there is a detailed how to guide on here somewhere, have you tried searching ?

 

If the hood spanners or centre rear bottom bar are beyond repair Arie pronk is your man who has made his own replacements He is also known as EMPA Auto Parts or empaautoparts on instagram.