Folding Top Tension Cable Replacement

Folding Top Tension Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the folding top from the vehicle.
2. Remove the weatherstrip and the retainer from the rear side rail.




3. Drill out the top cover flap rivets from the rear side rail.
4. Raise the top cover flap and drill out the tension cable rivet from the rear side rail.




5. Position the top with the #1 bow and the #5 bow up.




6. Remove the headliner screw from the #1 bow.




7. Remove the screw from the tension cable spring end on the #1 bow.




8. Remove the spring from the end of the tension cable and attach approximately five feet of 16 gauge wire to aid in the installation.
9. From the rear of the top remove the tension cable, leaving the wire in the top pocket.
10. Disconnect the tension cable from the wire.

Installation Procedure




1. Remove the spring, attaching the rear of the wire to the spring end of the cable.
2. Pull the wire forward until the cable is in the proper position. Remove the wire and reinstall the spring.






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the screw to the tension cable spring end on the #1 bow.

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




4. Install the headliner screw to the #1 bow

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

5. Rivet the flag end of the tension cable to the back side of the rear side rail.

1. Position the flag roll forward.
2. Use a C rivet or a stainless steel pop rivet.
3. With a ball peen hammer, tap the rivet head flush with the retainer.




6. Fold the top cover flap over the rear side rail and rivet place.
7. Install the rear side weatherstrip retainer and the weatherstrip to the rear side rail.
8. Install the folding top to the vehicle.