Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: #2, #3, #4 & #5 Bow To Main Control Link Bracket

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Install the #2 bow to the main control link bracket.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the #2 bow screws to the main control link bracket (2).
Tighten: Tighten the screws to 13 N.m (10 lb in).
Close and latch the convertible top.
Staple the stay pad to the #2 bow.

Fig 2: Folding Top With The #1 Bow And The #5 Bow Up

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Open the convertible top and position the #1 and #5 bows up.

Fig 3: Headliner Screws To #2 & #4 Bow

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Install the headliner screws to the #2 bow.
Tighten: Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

Fig 4: Tension Cable Screw To Between Side Rail & Roof Bow

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Install the tension cable screws to the #1 bow.
Tighten: Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

Fig 5: Headliner Push-On Retainers To #1 Bow

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

Fig 6: Headliner Screws To #1 Bow

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Install the headliner screws to the #1 bow.
Tighten: Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

Fig 7: Staple Headliner To Bow

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Fold the top cover over the #1 bow and staple into place.
Refer to Folding Top Cover Tension Adjustment - Front .
Reposition the folding top to the original position.