Power Folding Top Bow Replacement (Folding Top Number 3 Bow)

Power Folding Top Bow Replacement (Folding Top Number 3 Bow)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the lower folding top to a suitable working position.
2. Turn the pump bypass valve fully clockwise to the open position. Refer to Power Folding Top Operation.
3. Remove the top cover and headliner from the number 1, 2, and 3 bow.




4. Remove the cover retainer cable (1) from the outer arm (9).




5. Remove the staples holding number 1, 2, 3, and 4 pad to the number 3 bow (2).
Mark the location of the pad and staples.
6. Remove the bolts (1) from the number three bow (2).
7. Reposition the plastic tackstrip along the channel in the number 3 bow (2) in order to reveal the bolts.
8. Remove the number 3 bow (2).
9. Remove the old tape from the number 3 bow (2).
10. Remove the adhesive from the outer arm (7).

Installation Procedure






Important: Use Hughes P/N HC-4183, 3M P/N 8046, or equivalent adhesive on the headliner or top cover attaching surfaces.

1. Apply tape to the number 3 bow (2).
2. Install the number 3 bow (2).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the bolts (1) to the number 3 bow (2).

Tighten the bolts (1) to 10 N.m (89 lb in).




4. Return the plastic tackstrip to the tackstrip's original position.
5. Install the number 1, 2, 3, and 4 bow position pad to their original positions on the number 3 bow (6) and install the staples.
6. Install the cover retainer cable (1) to the outer arm (9).
7. Install the top cover and headliner to the number 1, 2, and 3 bow and outer arm.
8. Turn the pump bypass valve fully counterclockwise to the closed position. Refer to Power Folding Top Operation.