Folding Top Roof Bow Replacement (Number 3 Bow)

Folding Top Roof Bow Replacement (Number 3 Bow)

Removal Procedure

Start at the front of the folding top and work your way rearward.




1. Perform all steps necessary to remove the #2 bow. Refer to Folding Top Roof Bow Replacement (Number 1 Bow) Folding Top Roof Bow Replacement (Number 2 Bow) Folding Top Roof Bow Replacement (Number 3 Bow) Folding Top Roof Bow Replacement (Number 4 Bow) Folding Top Roof Bow Replacement (Number 5 Bow) .
2. Remove the headliner screws from the #3 bow.




3. Using a pair of needle nose pliers remove the stay pad staples from the #3 bow.




4. Remove the #3 bow screws from the main control link bracket.
5. Remove the headliner screws to the #3 bow.
6. Remove the #3 bow.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the #3 bow to the main control link bracket.






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the #3 bow screws to the main control link bracket (3).

Tighten roof bow to the main control link bracket screws to 13 N.m (10 lb ft).




3. Staple the stay pad to the #3 bow (3).
4. Install the headliner screws to the #3 bow.

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

5. Refer to Folding Top Roof Bow Replacement (Number 1 Bow) Folding Top Roof Bow Replacement (Number 2 Bow) Folding Top Roof Bow Replacement (Number 3 Bow) Folding Top Roof Bow Replacement (Number 4 Bow) Folding Top Roof Bow Replacement (Number 5 Bow).