Convertible Top Tension Cable: Installation

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Open the convertible top as necessary to rivet new cable flag to convertible top frame No. 1 bow.

Fig 1: Locating Rivet

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Pull the cable sheathing upward, approximately 15.25 cm (6 in) from the cable eyelet and position the cable into the cable guide.

Fig 2: Pulling Cable Sheathing Upward From Cable Eyelet & Position Cable Into Cable Guide

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NOTE: Save the sound isolation webbing from the old cable spring so it can be transferred to the new cable spring.

Pull the old cable through the cable guide and route the new cable through the cable guide.
Put the sound isolation material on the new cable spring and rivet new cable to convertible top frame No. 5 bow.

Fig 3: Locating Rivet In Rivet Slug

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Install the 2 Torx screws and the front weatherstrip retainer channel.

Fig 4: Locating Front Weatherstrip Retainer Channel Screws

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Install the front weatherstrip.
- Install the 2 pushpins.

Fig 5: Locating Front Weatherstrip Pushpins

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Close the convertible top completely.
- Check the outside appearance of the convertible top.
- From inside the vehicle, make sure the cable is routed through guide and cable is under tension. Repair as necessary.
Install the upper quarter trim panel cap and upper quarter trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .