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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Roof 🢒 Folding Top Cover Number 5 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 #5 bow weatherstrip. Refer to Folding Top Weatherstrip Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 784534 Size: SH
  3. Use a pair of needle nose pliers to remove the top cover staples to the bow.
  4. Pull top cover away from the bow.

    5. Object Number: 790189 Size: SH
  5. Use a pair of needle nose pliers to remove the stay pad staples from the bow.

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

  6. From the top of the bow, drill out the rivets from the top cover retainers.
  7. Remove the top cover retainers.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the top cover retainers to the #5 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: 790189 Size: SH
  3. Staple the stay pad to the #5 bow.
  4. Before stapling the top cover to the #5 bow, refer to Folding Top Cover Tension Adjustment - Rear .
  5. Return the folding top to the original position.