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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 214128  Size: SH
  1. Remove the rear side rail weatherstrip and retainer.
  2. Drill out the four rivets attaching the top flap to the rear side rail.
  3. Raise the flap and drill out the rivet attaching the cable to the rear side rail.

  4. Object Number: 289910  Size: SH
  5. Position the top with the number one and number five bow up.
  6. Remove the screw attaching the cable end to the number one bow.

  7. Object Number: 289898  Size: SH
  8. Remove the cable. It may help to remove the spring from the end of the cable.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 289898  Size: SH
  1. Fish the cable through the top pocket.
  2. Feed the cable through the front corner bracket. It may be necessary to remove the spring from the cable end to feed the cable through the opening.
  3. Install the cable with the spring attached to the number one bow.

  4. Object Number: 214128  Size: SH
  5. Rivet the flag end of the cable to the back side of the rear side rail.
  6. 4.1. Position the flag roll forward.
    4.2. Use a C rivet or a stainless steel pop rivet.
    4.3. Peen the pop rivet head flat to insure that the weatherstrip retainer will mount flush.
  7. Fold the top flap over the rear side rail and rivet it in place.
  8. Install the rear side rail weatherstrip retainer and the weatherstrip.