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How to remove the soft top of the Lotus Elise

Model: Lotus Elise MK 2 - Years 2004-2009
Part: Convertible top

Today we will explain how to remove the hood of the Lotus Elise independently. To remove it, we need to open the right front door and pull the rubber grommet on the side of the door to extract the removal key. Unscrew the nut between the hood and the body using the removal hex key and remove the hood tips by inserting the fabric inside the elastic. Then detach the three automatic buttons that attach the fabric to the frame and remove the fabric from the small seal. Unhook the support bars and store them inside the trunk along with our hood.

Posted on 9 November 2025 by ScegliAuto

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