Folding Top Bow Link Replacement (Procedure)

Folding Top Bow Link Replacement (Procedure)

Removal Procedure




1. Lower the folding top to a suitable working position.
2. Turn the pump bypass valve fully clockwise to the open position. Refer to Manual Operation in Folding Top Operation.
3. Remove the side rail garnish molding.
4. Remove the outer locknuts from the number 2 bow links (6).
5. Remove the number 2 bow links (6) from the number 1 bow links (12).
6. Remove the number 1 bow links (12) from the number one bow (9) by punching out the pins.
7. Remove the ball stud clips from the front side rail link (11).
8. Remove the number 2 bow links (6).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the number 2 bow links (6).
2. Install the ball stud clip to the front side rail link (5).
3. Install the number 1 bow links (12) to the number 1 bow (9).
Install the pins.
4. Install the number 2 bow links (6) to the number 1 bow links (12).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install the outer locknuts to the number 2 bow links (6).

Tighten the locknut to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

6. Install the side rail garnish molding.
7. Turn the pump bypass valve fully counterclockwise to the closed position.