Convertible Soft Top

INSTALLATION





1. Place the primary hinge into position and align with the marks made during removal.
2. Install the mounting fasteners to the primary hinge. Tighten to 23 N-m (17 ft. lbs.).





3. Install the hydraulic cylinder to the hinge. Folding Top Hydraulic Cylinder - Removal.
4. Install the bolts to the front header casting assembly (12) and install to header casting. Tighten to 16 N-m (12 ft. lbs.).





5. Install the rear panel with the top cover to the vehicle. Folding Top - Removal.
6. Install the middle side rail weather-strips on both sides.
7. Connect the heated backlite electrical connectors.
8. Connect and isolate the battery negative cable.
9. Place the top in the vertical position.
10. Install the 2/3 bow (2 and 3) to the convertible top and install the mounting fasteners (1).
11. Install the springs (4) to the 2/3 bow.
12. Lower the top to the header. Do not latch at the header.




CONVERTIBLE TOP-FULL CLOSED
13. Install the mattress pad.
14. Install the top cover back to the rear panel. The top cover and rear panel will be installed to the vehicle at the same time. Folding Top Cover - Removal
15. Install the two lower push-pins to the middle rail trim panel and carefully pull the trim engaging the retainers.
16. Install the header and front side rail trim fasteners and carefully pull down on the trim engaging the retainers.
17. Close the convertible top.
18. Install the rear and side trunk trim panels. Trunk Trim Panel - Removal.
19. Install the appropriate quarter trim panel. Quarter Trim Panel - Installation.