Folding Top Cover - Installation

INSTALLATION










1. Using the old cover assembly as a template and a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the new cover and trim off the excess material.
2. Position the new cover and adjust the fit if required.
3. Reglue the side of the cover.
4. Adjust the fit of the side panels if required.
5. Install new rivets attaching the cover to the center/3 bow.
6. Position the cover over the header and staple into place.
7. Install the seal compression panel and tighten the screws to 5 Nm (45 in. lbs.).
8. Position the rear flap of the cover over the rear/4 bow and staple into place.
9. Flip the side panels down and staple into place.
10. Install the tack strips and install the nuts.
11. Tighten the tack strip nuts to 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.).
12. Connect the rear window defroster electrical connectors.
13. Position the trim welt and staple into place.
14. Position the tension cable through the cover assembly and replace the rivets.
15. Position the cover assembly at the door opening and install new rivets attaching it to the linkage.
16. Install new butyl patches on the tack strip support panel to the clip joint for sealing the tub area.
17. Install the front and rear weatherstrip retainers.
18. Close and latch the convertible top and check for fit.