Folding Top Cover Tension Adjustment - Front
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Close the convertible top.
- Verify the tension in the folding top cover by setting a 1 M (3.28 ft) straight edge on the top cover between the #1 and the #2 bows.
- Set a 4.5 kg (10 lb) weight next to the straight edge in the center of the top.
- Using a ruler, measure the sag distance between the bottom of the straight edge and the top cover:
- Cloth: 13-15 mm (0.51-0.60 in)
- Vinyl: 17-20 mm (0.67-0.79 in)
- If the tension does not meet these specifications, modify the tension by continuing with the following steps.
- To modify the tension in the folding top cover, remove the folding top. Refer to Folding Top Replacement
- At the #1 bow, remove the weatherstrip screws from the right and from the left front side rail.
- Remove the screws from the seal compression panel.
- Remove the seal compression panel.
- Using a pair of needle nose pliers remove the top cover staples.
- Pull the top cover forward to increase the tension.
- Fold the top cover over the #1 bow and secure with 5 cm (2 in) pinch clamps. Place the clamps directly over the steel rivets within the bow.
- Using a ruler as before, verify the tension again and adjust the tension as necessary.
- If the tension is correct, staple the top cover to the bow.
- Position the seal compression panel to the bow.
- Install the seal compression panel screws.
Tighten: Tighten the screws to 3 N.m (26 lb in).
- Install the front side rail seal screws.
Tighten: Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
- Reposition the top to the original position.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.