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15. Measure the gap between the front of the side rail and the header. Record the figure and the
position of the folding top.
16. Separate the vinyl top cover flap from the rear rail.
17. Disconnect the side tension cable from the rear rail. 18. Remove the two bolts. Klj . 4 ba
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19. Loosen the bolt, but do not remove it.
20.
NOTE: Do not latch the folding top after re- positioning.
Position the folding top in the full up position.
21. Disconnect the number two and number three bows from the side rail assembly.
22. NOTE: Mark the centerline locations for the number four bow screws.
Remove the screws. Klj . 5 ba
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23. Disconnect the mounting bracket.
1. Loosen the bottom bolt.
2. Remove the upper bolt.
24. Remove the side rail. 1. Remove the two bolts.
2. Loosen the bolt.
Installation 1. Position the side rail and install the bolts.
2. NOTE: Tighten the bottom bolt first.
Connect the mounting bracket and install the bolts. Klj . 6 ba
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3.
NOTE: Line up the marks in the number four bow.
Tighten the bolt.
4. Connect the number two and number three bows to the side rail assembly.
5. Tighten the bolt.
6. Hand- tighten the two bolts. Klj . 7 ba
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7. Adjust the gap between the front of the side rail and the header to the previously recorded
dimensions.
8. Tighten the bolts.
9. Connect the cable to the rear rail. 10. Attach the vinyl top cover flap to the rear rail. Klj . 8 ba
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11. Install the speed nut.
12. Install the headliner screws.
13. Attach the headliner pin-
type retainers.
14. Install the rail seal screws. Klj . 9 ba
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15. Install the rail seals.
16. Install the screws and the front seal.
17. Install the speaker.
18. Install the screw.
19. Install the screw and connect the electrical connectors. Klj . 10 ba
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20. Position the cylinders and install the nuts.
21. Install the two cylinder rod mounting bolts.
22. Install the front safety belt retractor.
23. Install the bolts. Klj . 11 ba
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