Rear Side Rail-Loose Fabric

To tighten the roof material, adjust the rear side rail rearward.

Fig 1: Top Of Lock Pillar & Adjuster Jam Nut
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1. Lower the folding top.
2. Open the small cover/door on top of the lock pillar to access the adjuster.
3. Loosen the adjuster jam nut.
4. Mark the adjuster nut to aid in determining the amount of adjustment.
5. Loosen the adjuster nut one turn at a time.
6. Raise the top and check the top material for tightness.
Fig 2: Latch Handle At Striker
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7. Check the alignment of the front latch pins (2) with their receivers. The front latch pins should be aligned so that when the top is raised the pins drop into the receivers.
Fig 3: Top Of Lock Pillar & Adjuster Jam Nut
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8. Lower and re-adjust the top using the adjuster as necessary.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
9. Tighten the jam nut.

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

10. Water test the folding top. Refer to Waterleak Test Preparation in Waterleaks.