Removal Procedure

Start at the front of the folding top and work your way rearward.

Fig 1: Top Cover At Roof Bows
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1. Perform all steps necessary to remove the #2 bow. Refer to Folding Top Roof Bow Replacement (Number 1 Bow)  or Folding Top Roof Bow Replacement (Number 2 Bow)  or Folding Top Roof Bow Replacement (Number 3 Bow)  or Folding Top Roof Bow Replacement (Number 4 Bow)  or Folding Top Roof Bow Replacement (Number 5 Bow) .
2. Remove the headliner screws from the #3 bow.
Fig 2: Stay Pad Staples To #2, #3 & #4 Bow
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3. Using a pair of needle nose pliers remove the stay pad staples from the #3 bow.
Fig 3: #2, #3 & #4 Bow Screws To Main Control Link Bracket
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4. Remove the #3 bow screws from the main control link bracket.
5. Remove the headliner screws to the #3 bow.
6. Remove the #3 bow.