Folding Top Cover Tension Adjustment - Front

Folding Top Cover Tension Adjustment - Front

2. Verify the tension in the folding top cover by setting a 1 M (3.28 ft) straight edge on the top cover between the #1 and the #2 bows.
3. Set a 4.5 kg (10 lb) weight next to the straight edge in the center of the top.
4. Using a ruler, measure the sag distance between the bottom of the straight edge and the top cover:

* Cloth: 13-15 mm (0.51-0.60 in)
* Vinyl: 17-20 mm (0.67-0.79 in)

5. If the tension does not meet these specifications, modify the tension by continuing with the following steps.
6. To modify the tension in the folding top cover, remove the folding top. Refer to Folding Top Replacement

7. At the #1 bow, remove the weatherstrip screws from the right and from the left front side rail.

8. Remove the screws from the seal compression panel.
9. Remove the seal compression panel.

10. Using a pair of needle nose pliers remove the top cover staples.
11. Pull the top cover forward to increase the tension.

12. Fold the top cover over the #1 bow and secure with 5 cm (2 in) pinch clamps. Place the clamps directly over the steel rivets within the bow.

13. Using a ruler as before, verify the tension again and adjust the tension as necessary.

14. If the tension is correct, staple the top cover to the bow.

15. Position the seal compression panel to the bow.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

16. Install the seal compression panel screws.

Tighten the screws to 3 N.m (26 lb in).

17. Install the front side rail seal screws.

Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

18. Reposition the top to the original position.