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Third Roof Bow Removal

THIRD ROOF BOW REMOVAL
1. Disengage top header latch.
2. Lower convertible top halfway down
3. Remove bolts holding third roof bow to rear roof rails.
4. Separate third roof bow from rear roof rails.
5. Rotate third roof bow to gain access to staples holding stay pads to tack strip.
6. Remove staples holding stay pads to third roof bow.

Third Roof Bow Retainer:





7. Remove screws holding top cover listing retainer to third roof bow.
8. Separate third roof bow from top frame.

INSTALLATION
1. Position third roof bow on convertible top.
2. Staple stay pads to third roof bow tack strip in same locations as the original assembly.
3. Install screws to hold top cover listing retainer to third roof bow.
4. Install bolts to hold third roof bow rear roof rails.
5. Align third roof bow to be centered over the rear roof rails.
5. Verify convertible top operation.