Automobile Accessories User Manual

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Rev. D 1298
Step Two
Unfold the top and drape it over the front bow. Insert the front strip into the existing
windshield channel on the front of the windshield frame. Make sure that the fabric is
centered on the windshield. Failure to center the fabric could result in torn fabric.
Step Three
Lift the Rear Bow and drape the top over it. Snap the flaps on the inside of the top to the
studs on the Rear Bow. Locate the Buckle Straps in the parts kit. Wrap each strap around
the corners of the Rear Bow and snap the straps to themselves. This strap will hold down
the Rear Bow when the Rear Curtain and Side Panels are rolled up.
Installing the Body Studs
The following steps are crucial to the proper installation of the top. This step will require
two people. Make sure that the top fabric is as warm as possible before beginning.
Step One
Close the zippers on the Rear Curtain. Locate the four holes grouped together on each
Front Bow. These holes adjust the tightness of the top. Slide the Rear Bow Assembly and
the bow release (both sides) up on the Front Bow Assembly and slip
the small, bent tab of the bow release into the bottom hole on
the Front Bow.
Step Two
Rub chalk on the snaps on
the inside of the top to mark
the stud locations.
Step Three
Start at the tailgate and install four
(4) Threaded Body Studs in the
existing holes, as shown in Figure
10. Secure the studs with Hex Nuts
and snap the rear curtain down to
them.
Step Four
To ensure a good fit, have one person pull down on the rear bow
while the other person pulls the fabric down and to the rear to locate
the rear corner studs. When you are satisfied with the tightness of the
top, press the snaps against the body. The chalk will leave marks for the Body Stud
locations. (The Body Studs should be 3/4 inch below the top of the body.) Center punch
the marks and drill 3/32 inch holes at the marked locations on each rear corner. Install a
Body Stud and #6 x 3/8 Sheet Metal Screw in the rear corners. Snap the top to the corner
body studs.
Step Five
Slide the Rear Bow Assembly and bow release up to the third hole from the bottom on
both Front Bow assemblies. Move to the front of one of the side panels. Pull the top fabric
down and forward to eliminate wrinkles and to ensure a proper fit. Install a Body Stud and
a #6 x 3/8 Sheet Metal Screw. Repeat this procedure on the opposite side of the vehicle.
Snap the top to each new stud.
Step Six
Install the remaining studs on the Side Panels. Alternate from side to side as you
install the studs and snap the top to each new stud. This will keep the tension of the top
evenly spread.
Figure 10
Hex Nut
Threaded Body Stud
Locate the two Rear
Corner Body Studs first,
then locate the studs on
the front of the Side
Panels.