Installation Procedure

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Install the # 5 bow.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the screws attaching the rear side rail (8) extension brackets to the #5 bow (7).
Tighten

Tighten the rear side rail to the # 5 bow bracket screws to 4 N.m (35 lb in).
Install the right and left main control link rod end screws (6) to the #5 bow (7).
Tighten

Tighten the main control link rod end screws to #5 bow to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

Fig 1: Right & Left Main Control Link Rod End Screws To #5 Bow
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Install the rear side rail bracket rivets to the 5 bow (5).
Make sure both sides of the rivet are flat.

Fig 2: Rear Side Rail Bracket Rivets To 5 Bow
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Install the glare cover rivets to the #5 bow.
Install the glare cover screws to the # 5 bow.
Tighten

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

Fig 3: Glare Cover Rivets To #5 Bow
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Staple the stay pad to the #5 bow.
Install the top cover rivets to the bottom of the rear side rail.
Install the #5 bow protector elastic strap rivets to the rear side rails.
Make sure both sides of the rivets are flat.
Fold the top flap over the rear side rail and rivet the top flap to the rail.
Install the rear side rail seal retainer and the seal. Refer to WEATHERSTRIP RETAINER REPLACEMENT - FOLDING TOP (FRONT AND CENTER SIDE RAIL) or WEATHERSTRIP RETAINER REPLACEMENT - FOLDING TOP (REAR SIDE RAIL) .
Install the folding top. Refer to FOLDING TOP REPLACEMENT .
Reposition the folding top to the original position.

Fig 4: Stay Pad To #5 Bow
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