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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Roof 🢒 Folding Top Cover Number 1 Bow Retainer Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 289910 Size: SH
  1. Position the folding top with the #1 and #5 bow up.
  2. Remove the seal compression panel. Refer to Folding Top Seal Compression Panel Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 784488 Size: SH
  3. Use a pair of needle nose pliers to remove the top cover staples from the bow.

    4. Object Number: 784495 Size: SH
  4. Use a pair of needle nose pliers to remove the headliner staples from the bow.

    5. Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.

  5. From the top of the bow, drill out the rivets from the top cover retainer.
  6. Remove the top cover retainer.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the top cover retainer to the #1 bow.
  2. Using the rivets provided, push the shank of the rivet through the retainer. With an assistant install the rivet into the bow using a large tapered punch, hammer until the rivet is flush.

    3. Object Number: 790096 Size: SH
  3. Staple the headliner to the bow.
  4. Before stapling the top cover to the #1 bow, refer to Folding Top Cover Tension Adjustment - Front .
  5. Return the folding top to the original position.