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Up To 08/1998



Convertible Top Padding --> 08.98, Replacing

Removing

- Remove retaining strip/weather seal, loosen tension cable/convertible top edge in area of weather seal. Remove roof frame seals and retaining rail. Loosen convertible top cover from weather seal and roof frame.







- Pull front padding pocket - 2 - from weather seal - 1 -.
- Lay padding - 1 - toward rear.







- Remove rivets - arrows - (4 Qty) from bows.







- Remove rivets - 1 - from tension strap - 2 - and padding - 3 -.







- Remove mounting bolts with washers - 1 - from corner bow - 2 -.







- Remove clamping strip - 1 - of padding - 2 - out of sealing channel from corner bow - 3 -

Installing







- Pull or press in clamping strip - 1 - into sealing channel/corner bow - 2 -. Plastic piping must no longer be visible.







- Pull out mounting loops/padding and secure mounting loops by pulling in cord piece - arrows -.







- Install mounting strap/padding on corner bow - 2 -.







- Firmly rivet tension strap/padding - 2 - to main bow with wind deflector - 4 -







- Rivet mounting loops for padding - 1 - for padding firmly to auxiliary and main bows.
- Insert padding pocket - 2 - over weather seal - 1 -.







- Install convertible top cover.