Fig. 5 Top Latch

(5)Raise convertible top, do not latch top to windshield header.

(6)Remove pop-rivets holding stay pads and retention cables to top header.

(7)Lower convertible top.

(8)Remove E-clips and clevis pins holding second bow pivot link to top header (Fig. 7).

(9)Remove bolts holding roof rail pivot bracket to top header (Fig. 7).

(10)Separate top header from convertible top

frame.

If top header replacement is required, transfer latching components to replacement header.

INSTALLATION

(1)Place replacement top header in position in front of roof rail ends on top of cover material.

(2)Install bolts to hold top header to roof rail pivot brackets.

(3)Install clevis pins and E-clips holding top header to second bow pivot link.

(4)Raise convertible top. Do not latch.

(5)Rivet retention cables to top header.

CAUTION: Do not stretch top material, top latching effort increases if top cover or stay pads are to tight.

(6)Rivet forward ends of stay pads to top header. A foam tape over rivet heads.

(7)Apply contact adhesive to forward rolled flange of top header and inside forward two inches of top cover material. Allow adhesive to cure until slight tackiness is evident.

(8)Pull top cover material forward until wrinkles are gone.

(9)Press adhesive coated surfaces together over front edge of top header.

(10)Verify opening and closing effort of the convertible top and latches.

Fig. 6 Stay Pads and Retention Cables

Fig. 7 Pivot Link and Roof Rail Pivot Bracket.

SECOND ROOF BOW AND LINKAGE

REMOVAL

(1)Lower convertible top.

(2)Remove E-clip and clevis pin holding second roof bow pivot link to top header (Fig. 8).

(3)Remove screws holding second roof bow actuating link to pivot link (Fig. 8).