Installation Procedure

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Install the top cover retainers to the #5 bow.
Using the rivets provided, push the shank of the rivet through the retainer. With an assistant install the rivet into the bow using a large tapered punch, hammer until the rivet is flush.

Fig 1: Stay Pad Staples To Bow

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Staple the stay pad to the #5 bow.
Before stapling the top cover to the #5 bow, refer to Folding Top Cover Tension Adjustment - Rear .
Return the folding top to the original position.