Folding Top Number 2 Bow Replacement
Folding Top Number 2 Bow Replacement
Removal Procedure
Note: When removing the folding top cover, headliner or bow it is important to mark the directions of the material to the bow, forward or rearward.
1. Place the folding top assembly in a halfway open position. Refer to Folding Top Number 1 Bow Replacement Folding Top Number 1 Bow Replacement.
2. Mark the end of bow that is being serviced on the left side (Driver Side).
3. Remove the rivets (1) that attach the side straps (2) to the folding top side rail link on the left and right side.
Note: The folding top assembly Must be in a halfway open position allowing access to the number 2 bow.
4. Protect the interior of the vehicle from metal shavings while drilling.
Warning
Use the proper eye protection when drilling to prevent metal chips from causing physical injury.
Note: The replacement rivets MUST be steel/stainless steel to prevent corrosion. Always check scale, to size the drill. Do Not over size hole.
Note: The rivets Must be drilled below the inner surface of the bow hole in order to slide bow bracket from the bow.
5. Use a drill (1), remove two rivet heads (2) from each end of the bow (4), to this dimension 4.79 mm (3/16 in) (10.9 mm (.4.25 in).
6. Separate the number 2 bow from the bow bracket from either.
7. Remove the clip (1) and pin (2) from the number 2 bow (4) from the folding top side rail link on the left and right side.
8. Remove the number 2 bow bracket from the folding top side rail link as follows:
1. Take note the placement of the number 2 bow bushing (1) and washer for reinstalling on the left and right side.
2. Separate the number 2 bow bracket from the folding top side rail link.
9. Pull the number 2 bow (2) out of the left side (Driver Side).
Installation Procedure
Note: Do Not install the number 2 bow brackets until after the bow has been installed to the folding top cover and headliner.
Note: Start the folding top cover and headliner retaining bead in the tracks at the beveled end of the number 2 bow, while working the material back and forth sliding the bow in place.
1. Install number 2 bow as follows:
1. Install the number 2 bow to right side (Passenger Side) only, the left side end is beveled to start the retaining bead of the material.
2. Work the folding top cover (2) and the headliner material (3) in bow tracks (4), located on each side of the bow.
3. Ensure that the folding top cover and headliner is install to the bow completely before install the bow bracket.
2. Install number 2 bow and brackets to each side of the folding top side rail link.
3. Install the pin (2) and clip (1) to the number 2 bow brackets (4) to the folding top side rail link on the left and right side.
4. Install the number 2 bow to the bow bracket.
Note: The replacement rivets MUST be steel/stainless steel to prevent corrosion. Always check scale, to size the drill. Do Not over size hole.
5. Use a suitable tool, install the two rivets (1) to both ends of the number 2 bow, to this dimension 4.79 mm (3/16 in) (10.9 mm (0.4.2 in).
6. Install the number 1 bow. Refer to Folding Top Number 1 Bow Replacement Folding Top Number 1 Bow Replacement.
7. Using a suitable, install the rivets (1) that attach the side straps (2) to the folding top side link on the left and right side.
8. Place the folding top in the lock position, check for appearance and fit.
9. Inspect the front edge of the folding top to windshield frame for a good seal.
10. Water test the vehicle to ensure a proper water tight seal.