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Installation Procedure

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  1. Position the #1 bow to the marks on the front side rails with the tension cables through the corner slots.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the #1 bow (1) nuts to the front side rails.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nuts to 14 N.m (10 lb ft).

  3. Rivet the stay pad to the #1 bow.
    Fig 1: #1 Bow Nuts To Front Side Rails
    G01451418Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the tension cable screws.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

    Fig 2: Tension Cable Screws
    G01451419Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Attach the headliner push-on retainers to the #1 bow.
    Fig 3: Headliner Push-On Retainers To #1 Bow
    G01451420Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the headliner screws to the bow.

    Tighten 

    Tighten headliner attaching screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

  7. Rivet the stay pads to the bow.
    Fig 4: Headliner Screws To Bow
    G01451421Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Pull the headliner over the #1 bow and staple the headliner to the bow.
  9. Before stapling the top cover, Refer to FOLDING TOP COVER TENSION ADJUSTMENT - FRONT .
  10. Reposition the folding top to the original position.
    Fig 5: Stapling Headliner To Bow
    G01451422Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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