FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Rear Bow Cylinder







REAR BOW CYLINDER





1. Install the rear bow cylinder (2) into the top frame and install the retainers (1 and 3) (right side shown, left side similar).
2. Connect the travel sensors to the cylinder (4) (left side only).
3. Connect the hydraulic lines to the cylinder using new O-rings and retainers.




4. Install the cover side retainers to the top frame by sliding the retainer into the frame and pushing up to lock into place (left side shown, right side similar).
5. Install new retaining rivet (1) (left side shown, right side similar).




6. Install both rear side weather strips (1) (left side shown, right side similar).




7. Install the cover support cables (1) into the cover (2) (left side shown, right side similar).




8. Connect both of the front cover support cables (2) to the front bow (1).




9. Manually place the top in the upright position.
10. Attach the front cover retaining straps with new rivets (1) (one each side) (left side shown, right side similar).




11. Install the top to the front bow.
12. Lower the top assembly into the storage area.
13. Install the front bow side cover retainer rivets (1) (one on each side) (left side shown, right side similar).




14. Install the front side weather strips (1) (right side shown, left side similar).




15. Install the front cover retainer (4) and retaining screws (1).
16. Lower tonneau cover down and manually lock into place Convertible Top - Standard Procedure.
17. Connect the negative battery cable.