Installation of Top Cover

1. Position the new top cover over the topstack frame, aligning rear window match marks and trim line to the tackstrip and drain trough match marks.

2. Using 3/8 inch stainless steel or galvanized staples, staple the top cover to the tackstrip, constantly making sure the trim line and match marks are in alignment. Install a screw at each end of the tackstrip.

NOTE:
When stapling, start from the center and work outward toward the ends.

3. Position the tackstrip into the top storage well and attach it to the tackstrip extensions with the four screws (torque = 9 Nm [80 in. lbs.])

4. Install the eight side and rear drain trough push pins and center strap.

5. Open the convertible top to 1/2 open.

6. Secure the # 4 bow anti-lift strip to the # 4 bow with adhesive. Wrap the anti-lift strip around to the rear of the bow, making sure that the bottom edge is aligned with the bow. Look at the outside of the top cover to verify that the seam is aligned with the rear edge of the bow.

7. Secure the top cover flap to the inner body structure with the two push pins.

8. Pull one of the side tension cables through the top cover pocket and secure the cable end to the # 1 bow with the screw. Repeat this procedure for the other side.

9. Completely remove the adhesive tape from the top cover side flaps. Replace the adhesive tape with adhesive (3M 051135-08031 or equivalent). Apply adhesive to the lower front surface of the # 1 bow, also.

10. After the adhesive becomes tacky, fold the top cover side flaps under the # 1 bow. Align the front edge of the flap to the edge of the bow.

11. Fold the top cover material under the # 1 bow and align the edge to the vertical surface of the bow. Trim any excess binding material.

12. Open the convertible top to the fully open position and install the # 1 bow top cover retainer with the 11 screws. Make sure the edge of the weatherstrip is under the retainer.

13. Remove the protective backing from the tape on the rear rail retainer and secure the top cover to one side of the rear rail. Make sure the holes in the retainer align with the rear rail holes. Repeat for the other side.

14. Install the anti-lift strips for the # 2 and # 3 bows. Wrap the anti-lift strip fabric webbing around the bow, attaching each strip to the bow with adhesive. Allow the adhesive to set. The anti-lift strips will be fully secured by the headliner retainers that clip over the bow during headliner installation.

15. Close and latch the convertible top.

16. Inspect the top cover fit for wrinkles and smoothness and adjust as necessary.

17. Unlatch and cycle the convertible top to 3/4 closed position.

18. Install the rear rail weatherstrip by pushing the four retainers through the top cover material and into the holes in one side of the rear rail. Repeat for the other side.






19. Secure the headliner retainers to the # 2, # 3, and # 4 bows. Make sure to align the retainers to the match marks and that the anti-lift strips are positioned securely on the bow under the headliner retainers. Attach the dual lock fastener to the # 1 bow.

20. Reconnect the rear window defogger wire connectors to the rear window.

21. Install the six headliner attaching screws and snap the headliner attachment snaps at the rear of the headliner into place.

22. Remove the protective covers and tape from the belt line mouldings.

23. Close and latch the top.

24. Reinstall the trunk trim.