Pressure Link- Five Bow Pressure on Stowage Lid

Adjust the lower pressure link to change the #5 bow pressure to the stowage compartment lid.

• Decrease the pressure if the top material is contacting and marring the lid.
• Increase the pressure if water is leaking between the top and the lid.

Fig 1: Folding Top With The #1 Bow And The #5 Bow Up
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1. Position the folding top with the #1 bow and the #5 bow up.
Fig 2: Jam Nut At Adjuster Attaches To #5 Bow
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IMPORTANT: The jam nuts are left handed thread.
2. Loosen the jam nut (1) on the pressure link where the adjuster attaches to the #5 bow.
3. Mark the pressure link large adjustment nut (2) to aid in determining the amount of adjustment.
4. Adjust the pressure link by rotating the large adjustment nut one turn at a time.

   Rotate the nut clockwise to increase the downward pressure of the #5 bow on the stowage lid. Turn the nut counter clockwise to decrease the downward pressure.

Fig 3: Gap Between Lid & #5 Bow Top Cover Material
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5. Raise the top.
6. Check the gap between the lid (2) and the #5 bow top cover material (1).

   The gap between the lid and the top material should be 2-3 mm (0.08-0.12 in).

   The gap between the five bow top material and the lid should be the same all the way across.

Fig 4: Latch Handle At Striker
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7. Check the alignment of the front latch pins (2) with their receivers (3).

   The front latch pins should be aligned so that when the top is raised the pins drop into the receivers.

8. Lower the top and re-adjust the pressure link as necessary.
Fig 5: Folding Top With The #1 Bow And The #5 Bow Up
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9. Position the folding top with the #1 bow and the #5 bow up.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
10. Tighten the jam nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

11. Raise and close the folding top.
12. Water test the folding top. Refer to Waterleak Test Preparation in Waterleaks.
13. Re-adjust the pressure link if necessary.