Automobile Accessories User Manual

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Rev. D 1298
Before You Install
You may notice some wrinkling in the fabric of your Convertible Top when you first remove it from its shipping container.
Also, there may be indentations in the windows. Don’t Panic. It is normal for the tops to do this when stored in the ship-
ping container. The wrinkles and indentations will disappear after 48-72 hours of exposure to sunlight.
Note: You should install your Convertible Top in temperatures of 70 ° F (21 ° C) or warmer. The fabric will contract in cooler
temperatures, making proper installation difficult.
You are now ready to begin the installation process.
Installation: Getting Started
Note: Two people are required for installation.
Make sure that the temperature where you are going to install your Convertible Top is at least 70° F (21° C). If it is cooler
than this outside, we suggest that you install your top in a heated garage. Do not try to install your Convertible Top in
temperatures less than 70° F (21° C) because proper installation will not be possible.
Tools You Will Need
[] A flat head screwdriver [] An adjustable wrench
[] A phillips head screwdriver [] A hammer
[] A tape measure [] A center punch
[] 1 ea. 3/32", 1/8", 5/32", 3/16" and 3/8" [] A pencil
drill bits and a power drill [] A piece of chalk
Unpacking: What You Have
Important - Please Read
Even though Bestop has taken every possible precaution to include all the parts necessary to install your Convertible Top,
sometimes pieces are unintentionally left out. DO NOT RETURN YOUR CONVERTIBLE TOP. Immediately contact
Bestop at 1(800)346-3910 or, in Colorado, at [phone]. We will then be able to forward the necessary part to you or
have you contact a local distributor to ensure the most expedient service.
Carefully remove the parts from the shipping container to avoid scratching the windows. Check each part against the
following Parts List.
USE ONLY PARTS THAT COME WITH THIS TOP, SINCE OLD PARTS MAY NOT MATCH.
Notice: Models CJ3A and use existing windshield channels, upper door hinges. If these original parts have been
removed, order part number:
256.82 Windshield Channel, Qty. 2.