I wrote a big, long list of mistakes I made in a thread once. Which was just about all of them. And I shot video when I did this a couple months back, but haven't had time to edit and post it yet. But, casual suggestions:
1) be aware of the sensor between the front locks
2) the left bow cylinder piston head is asymmetrical and has to face the right way to trigger the sensor
3) don't lose the main cylinder bottom bolt when reinstalling it (like I did in both cars). they fall in and disappear forever.
4) make sure you roll bar is UP before you start!!! this is for removing the interior to access the main piston
5) use a crow bar to remove the bose subwoofer. It's scary, but does't break
6) when re-installing the bow cylinders, instead of the "matchstick trick", I lower the soft top, re-raise the soft top until I can access the top mount for the cylinder, and install it. then I install the lower mount. I've done this like 6 times and never had a problem w/the switch breaking
7) you have to remove the tonneau supports to access the bolts for the rear locks.
8) unbolt the right rear lock, then pull it into the trunk, then remove the hydraulic hoses. and put the hoses on in the trunk before reinstalling
9) I'd disconnect the battery before taking anything out. that computer is sensitive
10) remember to re-synch your windows when done. and make sure your locks are all in the proper position.
11) be sure you get your hoses right!
12) When removing the spring clips, I use a flathead screwdriver in the gap to hold it in place, and then use another flathead to push the clip off
13) for spring clip installs I just use a thin needle nose pliers and a flathead screwdriver
14) allow for time
Enjoy the experience and feel proud when done!