The luggage rack has angle brackets that hold it to the roof. When you pull the bolts, you will be able to lift the luggage rack straight off the top.  I think there are then bolts under the headliner to remove the brackets completely. The headliner is extremely easy to remove and put back, so don't worry about that!  Lights to the mirror, and side lamp just unplug.  Pop the caps off, and unscrew the screws!  :) put everything in a baggy, and keep in the glovebox for later. :)

Julianna
541-231-4383
1991 VW Vanagon Westfalia (Ophelia)
1988 VW Vanagon Tintop (James)

> On Oct 18, 2015, at 7:33 AM, Edward V Barger <edvbarger@MAC.COM> wrote:
> 
> HI  
> 
> having the 87 Westy painted  want to remove the pop top  and the hinges that are bolted to the roof
> 
> when we remove the hinges fro the roof what is the situation with the Nuts that are in side the roof are they Rivnuts are they secured to the inside of the roof  our are they just lose and will fall down requiring to remove the headliner to access them ??
> 
> 
> thanks 
> 
> ed
> 
> 
> Edward V Barger
> edvbarger@mac.com <mailto:edvbarger@mac.com>
> 310 922 6251