2004 Honda S2000 Owner's Manual - Page 68

Convertible Top Maintenance Dust is the main cause of creaks or other sounds coming from the convertible top. Regularly clean the body seals with glass cleaner and a soft cloth. Do not use a scraper or de-icing chemicals to remove frost, snow, or ice from the top or the rear window. Every three to six months, depending on how often the top is folded, rub a thin film of Shin-Etsu Silicon Grease (available from your Honda dealer, P/N 08798-9013) onto the seals wherever they touch the convertible top or each other. To reduce the possibility of leaks: Do not lean or sit on an open door. Do not push or pull the door glass to open and close the door. The convertible top seals are designed to promote the flow of water off the roof. Spraying highpressure water directly on the seals can distort them, causing a leak. Use only a low-pressure water stream when using a hose, and avoid commercial car washes. Instruments and Controls 65