Removal Procedure

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Start at the front of the folding top and work your way rearward.

Perform all steps necessary to remove the #2 bow. Refer to FOLDING TOP ROOF BOW REPLACEMENT (NUMBER 1 BOW) or FOLDING TOP ROOF BOW REPLACEMENT (NUMBER 2 BOW) or FOLDING TOP ROOF BOW REPLACEMENT (NUMBER 3 BOW) or FOLDING TOP ROOF BOW REPLACEMENT (NUMBER 4 BOW) or FOLDING TOP ROOF BOW REPLACEMENT (NUMBER 5 BOW) .
Remove the headliner screws from the #3 bow.

Fig 1: Headliner Screws From #3 Bow
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Using a pair of needle nose pliers remove the stay pad staples from the #3 bow.

Fig 2: Stay Pad Staples From #3 Bow
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Remove the #3 bow screws from the main control link bracket.
Remove the headliner screws to the #3 bow.
Remove the #3 bow.

Fig 3: #3 Bow Screws From Main Control Link Bracket
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