Removal Procedure
Note: The folding top will be required to be supported.
- Remove the front folding top cover retainer (1). Refer to
Folding Top Cover Number 1 Bow Retainer Replacement.
- Remove the left and right side front weatherstrips. Refer to
Folding Top Side Front Weatherstrip Replacement.
- Remove the left and right side front weatherstrip retainers. Refer to
Folding Top Side Front Weatherstrip Retainer Replacement.
Note: The folding top cover retainer flap is glued to the front side rail.
- Fold back the front and the side edges of the folding top cover by releasing the retaining strip to expose the number 4 bow.
- Drill out the rivets and P-clips from the retainer straps and cable.
- Reposition the retainer straps and cable from the number 4 bow (4).
- Remove the extrusion from the number 4 bow.
- Mark the position of the number 4 bow to the lower links.
- Remove the screws (3) from the number 4 bow.
- Remove the number 4 bow from the folding top.
Installation Procedure
- Position the number 4 bow (4) to the alignment marks on the lower links.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the screws (3) to the number 4 bow and tighten to
10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Reposition the P-clips, retainer straps and cable the number 4 bow.
- Rivet the P-clips and the retainer straps and cable to the number 4 bow.
- Install the extrusion to the number 4 bow, pressing into place.
Note: The old adhesive must be removed and follow the manufacture directions for the new adhesive.
- Reposition the folding top cover retainer strips to the front bow and side edge of the folding top to the side rails and glue in postion. Use 3M™ trim glue or equivalent.
- Install the front folding top cover retainer (1). Refer to
Folding Top Cover Number 1 Bow Retainer Replacement.
- Install the left and right side front weatherstrip retainers. Refer to
Folding Top Side Front Weatherstrip Retainer Replacement
- Install the left and right side front weatherstrips. Refer to
Folding Top Side Front Weatherstrip Replacement.
- Inspect the folding top for proper fit and operation. Refer to
Folding Top Adjustment.