Installation Procedure
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.
- Install the rear side rail.
- Install the center side rail screws to the rear side rail.
Tighten: Tighten the screws to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).
- Install the extension bracket screws to the #5 bow.
Tighten: Tighten the screws to 13 N.m (10 lb ft).
- Rivet the #5 bow to the extension bracket on the rear side rail. Verify that both sides of the rivet are flat.
- Rivet the protector elastic strap to the rear side rail.
- Rivet the tension cable flag to the rear side rail. The rolled side of the flag must face forward.
- Rivet the top cover to the bottom of the rear side rail.
- Rivet the top flap to the rear side rail.
- Install the retainer and the seal to the rear side rail. Refer to Weatherstrip Retainer Replacement - Folding Top (Front and Center Side Rail) or Weatherstrip Retainer Replacement - Folding Top (Rear Side Rail) .
- Install the screws attaching the headliner elastic strap to the rear side rail.
Tighten: Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
- Install the headliner screws to the rear side rail.
Tighten: Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
- Connect the defogger wire to the rear side rail.
- Install the folding top to the vehicle. Refer to Folding Top Replacement .
- Position the folding top to the original position.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.