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Side Rail-Top of Door Window Contacting Top Fabric

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To eliminate the top center of the window from hooking under the roof material adjust the knurled nut between the front and center side rails to increase the amount of bow in the side of the top.

    Fig 1: Folding Top With The #1 Bow And The #5 Bow Up
    GM289910Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the top with the #1 and #5 bow up.
  2. Fig 2: Knurled Nut To Bow In The Roof
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  3. Adjust the knurled nut outward to increase the bow in the roof.
  4. Raise the top and check the window clearance.

    The window, in a full up position, should not contact the top material when opening and closing the door.

  5. Lower and re-adjust the top using the knurled nut as necessary.
  6. Raise and close the folding top.
  7. Water test the folding top. Refer to Waterleak Test Preparation in Waterleaks.
  8. Adjust the window if necessary. Refer To Window Tip-In Adjustment - Door in Doors.