Installation Procedure

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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).

Fig 1: #2 Bow To Main Control Link Bracket
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Close and latch the convertible top.
Staple the stay pad to the #2 bow.
Open the convertible top and position the #1 and #5 bows up.

Fig 2: Opening Convertible Top & Position #1 And #5 Bows Up
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Install the headliner screws to the #2 bow.
Tighten

Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

Fig 3: Headliner Screws To #2 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 4: Tension Cable Screws To #1 Bow
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Attach the headliner push-on retainers to the #1 bow.

Fig 5: Headliner Push-On Retainers 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 6: Headliner Screws To #1 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.

Fig 7: Folding Top Cover Over #1 Bow & Staple Into Place
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