When we turn the lock, the bolt won't pull out from the body... any tips on how to get the top off (Or will it come off with the other 4 bolts undone?), so that I can then replace the mechanism? THANX
The top won't come off if you remove the 4 corner bolts with the center one locked. It's doing its job. I guess the last resort would have to be sawing it between the gap of the chassis and the top.
What do you mean it won't come out? Like the Allen nut is stripped or nothing happens even though you can turn it?
try putting it in the unlocked position and then prying on that lock pin part with a screwdriver to get it out of the hole. sounds like you can unlock it but the pin won't come out so try that. you might have to press the targa top down or move it around a little to take the pressure off that pin to make it move easier.