Fourth Roof Bow and Slat

The fourth roof bow and slat is adjustable to decrease wrinkles in the convertible top cover sail panel and rear window areas.

Fourth Roof Bow:

1. Lower rear window glass. position glass flat on the bottom of the sling well.
2. Lower convertible top halfway down.

Roof Rails And Linkage:

3. Remove pivot bolts and bushings bolding fourth roof bow slat to rear roof rail.

Rear Roof Rail:

4. Remove tension spring from between rear roof rail and fourth roof bow slat.
5. Remove shoulder bolts holding fourth roof bow to slat.
6. Separate bow from slats.
7. Allow roof bow to drop downward.
8. Tip bow toward interior of vehicle and away from top cover.
9. Lower convertible top enough to allow to loosen around fourth roof bow.
10. Locate feature strip insert at end of bow. Slide feature strip to the side and separate strip from bow. Do not damage foam filler strips attached to fourth bow.
11. Separate top cover from fourth roof bow.
12. Remove rivets holding rear window retainer to fourth roof bow.
13. Separate retainer from bow.
14. Mark location of stay pads and rear window zipper apron to aid installation.
15. Remove staples holding stay pads to fourth roof bow.
16. Remove staples holding rear window zipper apron to fourth roof bow.
17. Remove staples holding side stay pads to fourth roof bow.
18. Separate fourth roof bow from vehicle.
19. Reverse the preceding operation.