Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Top Cover At Roof Bows

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Position the #1 bow to the marks on the front side rails with the tension cables through the corner slots.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the #1 bow (1) nuts to the front side rails.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 14 N.m (10 lb ft).
Rivet the stay pad to the #1 bow.

Fig 2: Tension Cable Screw To Between Side Rail & Roof Bow

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Install the tension cable screws.
Tighten: Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

Fig 3: Headliner Push-On Retainers To #1 Bow

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Attach the headliner push-on retainers to the #1 bow.

Fig 4: Headliner Screws To #1 Bow

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Install the headliner screws to the bow.
Tighten: Tighten headliner attaching screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
Rivet the stay pads to the bow.

Fig 5: Staple Headliner To Bow

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Pull the headliner over the #1 bow and staple the headliner to the bow.
Before stapling the top cover, Refer to Folding Top Cover Tension Adjustment - Front .
Reposition the folding top to the original position.