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Fig. 5 Top Latch

(5)Raise convertible top, do not latch top to windshield header.

(6)Remove pop-rivets holding stay pads and retention cables to top header.

(7)Lower convertible top.

(8)Remove E-clips and clevis pins holding second bow pivot link to top header (Fig. 7).

(9)Remove bolts holding roof rail pivot bracket to top header (Fig. 7).

(10)Separate top header from convertible top

frame.

If top header replacement is required, transfer latching components to replacement header.

INSTALLATION

(1)Place replacement top header in position in front of roof rail ends on top of cover material.

(2)Install bolts to hold top header to roof rail pivot brackets.

(3)Install clevis pins and E-clips holding top header to second bow pivot link.

(4)Raise convertible top. Do not latch.

(5)Rivet retention cables to top header.

CAUTION: Do not stretch top material, top latching effort increases if top cover or stay pads are to tight.

(6)Rivet forward ends of stay pads to top header. A foam tape over rivet heads.

(7)Apply contact adhesive to forward rolled flange of top header and inside forward two inches of top cover material. Allow adhesive to cure until slight tackiness is evident.

(8)Pull top cover material forward until wrinkles are gone.

(9)Press adhesive coated surfaces together over front edge of top header.

(10)Verify opening and closing effort of the convertible top and latches.

Fig. 6 Stay Pads and Retention Cables

Fig. 7 Pivot Link and Roof Rail Pivot Bracket.

SECOND ROOF BOW AND LINKAGE

REMOVAL

(1)Lower convertible top.

(2)Remove E-clip and clevis pin holding second roof bow pivot link to top header (Fig. 8).

(3)Remove screws holding second roof bow actuating link to pivot link (Fig. 8).

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(4)Remove screws holding second roof bow to top cover listing retainer (Fig. 9).

(5)Remove staples holding stay pads to second roof

bow.

(6)Separate second roof bow from top frame.

INSTALLATION

(1)Position second roof bow on convertible top.

(2)Staple stay pads to second roof bow tack strip in same locations as the original assembly.

(3)Install screws to hold top cover listing retainer to second roof bow.

(3)Install screws, washers and spacers to hold roof bow actuating link to pivot link.

(4)Install clevis pins and E-clips to hold second roof bow pivot link to top header.

(5)Verify convertible top operation.

Fig. 8 Second Roof Bow

Fig. 9 Second Roof Bow Retainer

THIRD ROOF BOW

REMOVAL

(1)Disengage top header latches.

(2)Lower convertible top halfway down.

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(3)Remove bolts holding third roof bow to rear roof

rails.

(4)Separate third roof bow from rear roof rails.

(5)Rotate third roof bow to gain access to staples holding stay pads to tack strip.

(6)Remove staples holding stay pads to third roof

bow.

(7)Remove screws holding top cover listing retainer to third roof bow (Fig. 10).

(8)Separate third roof bow from top frame.

INSTALLATION

(1)Position third roof bow on convertible top.

(2)Staple stay pads to third roof bow tack strip in same locations as the original assembly.

(3)Install screws to hold top cover listing retainer to third roof bow.

(3)Install bolts to hold third roof bow rear roof

rails.

(4)Align third roof bow to be centered over the rear roof rails.

(5)Verify convertible top operation.

Fig. 10) Third Roof Bow Retainer

FOURTH ROOF BOW AND SLAT

The fourth roof bow and slat is adjustable to decrease wrinkles in the convertible top cover sail panel and rear window areas.

REMOVAL (FIG. 11)

(1)Lower rear window glass. position glass flat on the bottom of the sling well.

(2)Lower convertible top halfway down.

(3)Remove pivot bolts and bushings holding fourth roof bow slat to rear roof rail (Fig. 12).

(4)Remove tension spring from between rear roof rail and fourth roof bow slat (Fig. 13).

(5)Remove shoulder bolts holding fourth roof bow to slat.

(6)Separate bow from slats (Fig. 12).

(7)Allow roof bow to drop downward.

(8)Tip bow toward interior of vehicle and away from top cover.

(9)Lower convertible top enough to allow to loosen around fourth roof bow.

(10)Locate feature strip insert at end of bow. Slide feature strip to the side and separate strip from bow. Do not damage foam filler strips attached to fourth bow.

(11)Separate top cover from fourth roof bow.

(12)Remove rivets holding rear window retainer to fourth roof bow.

(13)Separate retainer from bow.

(14)Mark location of stay pads and rear window zipper apron to aid installation.

(15)Remove staples holding stay pads to fourth roof bow.

(16)Remove staples holding rear window zipper apron to fourth roof bow.

(17)Remove staples holding side stay pads to fourth roof bow.

(18)Separate fourth roof bow from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

Reverse the preceding operation.

Fig. 11 Fourth Roof Bow

FORWARD ROOF RAIL

REMOVAL

(1)Lower convertible top and remove top header trim cover.

(2)Remove screws holding pivot bracket to forward roof rail.

(3)Remove bolt, washer and bushing holding center link arm to forward roof rail.

(4)Remove bolt, washer and bushing holding control link arm to forward roof rail.

(5)Separate forward roof rail from frame.

INSTALLATION

Reverse the preceding operation.

Fig. 12 Roof Rails and Linkage

ROOF LINKAGE

REMOVAL (FIG. 12)

(1)Disengage top header latches.

(2)Remove bolt, washer and bushing holding balance link arm to control link.

(3)Remove bolt, washer and bushing holding balance link arm to rear roof rail behind quarter trim link.

(4)Separate balance link arm from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

Reverse the preceding operation.

REAR ROOF RAIL

REMOVAL (FIG. 13)

(1)Remove quarter trim panel.

(2)Disengage top latches, do not lower top.

(3)Remove quarter glass and weatherstrip.

(4)Loosen bolts holding rear roof rail main pivot plate to quarter panel.

(5)Remove clip and clevis pin holding gas assist cylinder to rear roof rail.

(6)Remove fourth roof bow slat spring.

(7)Remove pivot bolt holding slat to rear roof rail.

(8)Remove pivot bolt holding center link to rear roof rail.

(9)Remove bolts holding third roof bow to rear roof

rail.

(10)Remove pivot bolt holding rear roof rail to main pivot bracket.

(11)Separate rear roof rail from roof frame.

INSTALLATION

Reverse the preceding operation.