Folding Top Number 1 Bow Replacement

Folding Top Number 1 Bow Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution:
Always put an automatic transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission in N (Neutral) and set the park brake before raising or lowering the convertible top. If you raise or lower the convertible top while the vehicle is in motion, you could damage the top or the top mechanism.

Caution:
Do not lower the top in cold weather. If you lower the convertible top on the vehicle in cold weather (0°C (32°F) or lower), you may damage convertible top components.

Caution:
Always verify that no objects are in the storage area before lowering the convertible top. Lowering the convertible top when there are objects in the storage area could damage it or break the glass rear window.

Caution:
Dry off the convertible top before lowering it. Lowering the convertible top if it is damp, wet, or dirty can cause stains, mildew, and damage to the inside of the vehicle.

Caution: Refer to Latch and Linkage Rod Operation Caution Latch and Linkage Rod Operation Caution.

Note: The folding top latch actuator linkage is not serviceable. The folding top number 1 bow and latch actuator linkage MUST be replaced as an assembly.

1. Place all the windows in the full down position.

2. Place the folding top assembly in a halfway open position allowing access to the number 1 bow hardware.




3. Remove the screws (1) from the front folding top cover retainer.

4. Remove the retainer (2) from the front edge of the number 1 bow.

5. Remove the folding top side garnish molding assembly, left and right side. Refer to Folding Top Side Rail Garnish Molding Replacement Folding Top Side Rail Garnish Molding Replacement.




6. Remove the number 1 bow stop screws (1), left and right side.




7. remove the headliner retainer screws (1) to the edge of the folding top side garnish molding (2).





Note: The folding top cover hooks over the number 1 bow stop retaining edge.

8. Remove the folding top cover edge (1) from the number 1 bow stop retaining edge (2), left and right side.





Note: Mark the location of the side tension cable spring to the number 1 bow for reinstalling.

9. Remove the side tension cable spring screw (1) from the number 1 bow, left and right side.




10. Remove the side tension cable spring (1) from the number 1 bow (2), pulling the cable spring through the hole in the bow, left and right side.





Note: The folding top cover bead is pressed into the retaining edge located under the front edge of the number 1 bow.

Starting at one end, pull upward releasing it from the retaining edge of the number 1 bow.

11. Remove the folding top cover (1) from the number 1 bow (2) front edge.

12. Remove the number 1 bow garnish molding. Refer to Folding Top Number 1 Bow Garnish Molding Replacement Folding Top Number 1 Bow Garnish Molding Replacement.




13. Remove the rivets (1) that attach the center elastic tension cords (2) to the number 1 bow, left and right side.




14. Release the front section of headliner (1) from the number 1 bow retainers.




15. Remove the number 1 bow clips (1) and pins (2) from the folding top side linkage, left and right side.




16. Remove the number 1 bow (1) from the folding top side linkage, left and right side.

17. Remove the number 1 bow from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the number 1 bow (1) to the folding top side linkage, left and right side.




2. Install the number 1 bow pins (2) and clips (1) to the folding top side linkage, left and right side.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

Note: Install the cable through the seam of the headliner.

3. Install the rivets (1) that attach the center elastic tension cords (2) to the number 1 bow, left and right side.




4. Install the front section of headliner (1) to the number 1 bow retainers.

5. Install the number 1 bow garnish molding. Refer to Folding Top Number 1 Bow Garnish Molding Replacement Folding Top Number 1 Bow Garnish Molding Replacement.





Note: The folding top cover bead hooks to the retaining edge located on the front edge of the number 1 bow.

6. Install the folding top cover (1) to the number 1 bow (2) front edge.




7. Install the side tension cable spring (1) to the number 1 bow, Refer to step 9 in the removal, left and right side.




8. Install the side tension cable spring screw (1), left and right side.





Note: The folding top cover hooks over the front edge of the number 1 bow stop.

9. Install the folding top cover (2) to the number 1 bow stop retaining edge (1), left and right side.




10. Install the screws to the number 1 bow stop.

11. Install the folding top side garnish molding, left and right side. Refer to Folding Top Side Rail Garnish Molding Replacement Folding Top Side Rail Garnish Molding Replacement.




12. Install the headliner retainer screws (1) to the edge of the folding top side garnish molding (2).

13. Install the folding top cover front retainer.




14. Install the retainer screws (1) to the front edge of the number 1 bow tight to. 9 Nm (80 lb in)

15. Place the folding top in the lock position, check for appearance and fit.

16. Inspect the front edge of the folding top to the windshield frame for a good seal.

17. Water test the vehicle to ensure a proper water tight seal.