B. Replace Soft Top

1. Lower sun visors and swing out of the way.

2. Release the soft top header latches.

3. Remove and save the left and right rear quarter windows.

4. Remove and the save rear window and tail bar as an assembly.

5. Disconnect the roof "D" pillars from the body.

6. Carefully fold the soft top back.





7. Remove and discard the foam tape to gain access to the header panel retaining screws (Figure 3).








8. Remove and save the six screws from each side of the header panel-to-side roof bow joint (Figure 4 and 5).

NOTE:
Two of the screws are located on the bottom side of the header panel (Figure 5).

CAUTION:
The screws in each location are unique. Note each screw type location on the header panel during removal.





9. Using a plastic mallet, separate the header panel from the side roof bow tube (Figure 6).





10. Remove and save the 23 screws from the header panel (Figure 7).

11. Remove and save the upper steel header panel.

12. Remove and save the lower plastic header panel.

13. Drape the soft top over the swing gate.

14. Remove and save the five screws that attach the soft top to the number 2 roof bow.

15. Remove and save the four screws that attach the soft top to the number 3 roof bow.





16. Disconnect the right and left side soft top tension springs (Figure 8).

17. Place the frame partially up and remove the four screws that attach the soft top to the number 4 roof bow.

18. Remove and discard the old soft top.

19. Place a clean fender cover over the spare tire to protect the new soft top.





20. Drape the new soft top over the spare tire to position it for installation (Figure 9).





21. Install the four screws that secure the soft top to the number 4 roof bow (Figure 10).





22. Connect the left and right soft top tension springs (Figure 11).

23. Crimp the spring end at the soft top bracket to prevent it from coming unhooked (Figure 11)





24. Install the four screws that secure the soft top to the number 3 roof bow (Figure 12).





25. Install the five screws that secure the soft top to the number 2 roof bow (Figure 13).





26. Install the steel header panel into the soft top cover pocket (Figure 14).





27. Place the plastic header panel into position and tape the soft top welt into the channel on the plastic header panel (Figure 14).

28. Place the plastic header panel into position on the steel header panel.

29. Install the 23 screws to fasten the plastic header panel to the steel header panel.

30. Connect the header panel to the side roof bow tubes.

31. Install the six retaining screws to the right and left header panel.

CAUTION:
Be sure to install the correct screw in the correct location as noted in Step 8.





32. Install foam tape from the provided package over the right and left side header panel retaining screws (Figure 16).

CAUTION:
The foam side strips are specifically cut for right side and left side. The foam side strips are not interchangeable.





33. Install foam strip as shown in Figure 17.

34. With the help of an assistant, raise the soft top into position.

35. Install right and left soft top roof "D" pillars.

36. Continue with Section C. - Install Roof Bow Shields.