Convertible Staypads

CONVERTIBLE STAYPADS

REMOVAL
1. Unlatch the header and #4 bow.
2. Remove the staples from the #3 bow.
3. Drill out the rivets at the header.
4. Drill out rivets at the #3 bow cloth tabs and a the #4 bow.
5. Remove the old staypads.

INSTALLATION

Fig. 4:

1. Install the rivets (5) at the header using the 6 inch webbing through poly sheeting (Fig. 4).

NOTE: The webbing must be showing on the top of the poly sheet for proper installation.

Fig. 5:

2. Install rivets (4) at the #4 bow using the 4 inch webbing through poly sheeting (Fig. 5).

NOTE: The webbing must be showing on the top of the poly sheet for proper installation.

3. Rotate the #3 bow forward aligning the out-board edge of the 6 inch webbing to outer edge of the 3 bow.

NOTE: At the same time as the above step, align the rear edge of the 6 inch webbing to the rear edge of the tack strip on the #3 bow.

4. Place a double row of 3/8 staples on both ends with a single row between them.
5. Latch the header and the #4 bow.
6. Rotate the #2 bow forward until it rest on stops.

NOTE: The following step will create tension on the outboard edge of the webbing.

7. Pull rearward on the cloth tab on 6 inch webbing.
8. Wrap the cloth tab around the rear edge of the #3 bow.

NOTE: You will need to punch a hole in tab for alignment of hole in #3 bow.

9. Attach with rivet.
10. Rotate #3 bow rearward until it bottoms out on stops. Lock into position with tape or cord to the 4 bow.

NOTE: The #3 bow must stay stationary for proper installation.

11. Align the inboard edge of through 4 inch webbing to the inboard edge of the 6 inch webbing.
12. Clamp the 4 inch webbing with wide mouth vise grips, pull tension and staple a double row on both ends with a single row between them.
13. Trim the excess 4 inch webbing at the #3 bow with a hot knife and remove tape or cord.

CAUTION: Be careful not to cut into the 6 inch webbing.

14. Latch the convertible top and verify proper operation.