Convertible Cover - Installation

INSTALLATION





1. Position the cover to the vehicle.
2. Engage the first set of roof bow blocks into the tracks, slide the cover forward and engage the remaining roof bow blocks.
3. Engage the top stow slider block (1) by turning the front screw (2) counter clockwise. Repeat on the opposite side.





4. Position the rear stop block to the rear of the track.
5. Install the fastener (2) securing the rear stop block (1). Tighten the fastener securely. Repeat on the opposite side.





6. Position and engage the rear track cover (1) by inserting the outboard edge of the cover and rolling the track cover outward and down. Hand tap to seat properly. Repeat on the opposite side
7. Attach the seal at the bottom of the rear track cover (1).





8. Install the cover to the second bow retainer (1). Repeat on the opposite side.





9. Position the front bow tension belt.
10. Install the rivet (1) securing the front tension belt to the front bow. Repeat on the opposite side.





11. Open the roof (1) fully until the front edge tilts back.
12. Install the front bow bolts (2). Tighten the bolts securely. Repeat on the opposite side.
13. Close the roof (1) to 3/4 open position.





14. Attach the four bow.
15. Install the fastener (1) securing the four bow cap (2). Tighten the fastener securely. Repeat on the opposite side.





16. Attach the headliner tension belt/tether (1) to the linkage. Repeat on the opposite side.
17. Engage the pin (3) to the fastener (2). Repeat on the opposite side.





18. Accessing from inside the vehicle, install three of the washers between the hinge and linkage (1). Then install the remaining washer and fastener (2) securing the backlite/glass linkage (1). Tighten the fastener securely. Repeat on the opposite side.





19. Attach the backlite bracket. Repeat on the opposite side.
20. Install the clip (1) to the backlite bracket. Repeat on the opposite side.





21. Install the tension cable (2) to the bracket (1). Repeat on the opposite side.





22. Using Miller tool 10321 lanyard/adapter (2), loop the lanyard/adapter through the tension cable bracket (1).
23. Using Miller tool 8828A pull gauge (3), attach the pull gauge to the lanyard/adapter (2).
24. Set the pull gauge to 178 N (40 lbs.force) and pull back until the spec is achieved.
25. Install the fastener securing the bracket (1) to the roof frame. Tighten the fastener securely.
26. Repeat steps 22-25 for the opposite side.





27. Position the tension bar (1).





28. Install the four fasteners (1) securing the tension bar. Tighten the fasteners securely.





29. Attach the harness to the rear shelf.
30. Connect the electrical connector to the motor (1) and the module (2).





31. Align and position the motor cover plate (2).
32. Install the four rivets (1) securing the motor cover plate (2).
33. Install the headliner fabric from the rear shield and the entire backlite/glass areas.





34. Feed the CHMSL harness in the opening on the cover.
35. Engage the CHMSL harness grommet located on the cover.
36. With the help of an assistant, align and position the CHMSL (1) to the cover.





37. Install the four fasteners (2) securing the CHMSL to the cover.
38. Connect the CHMSL wiring harness.
39. Attach the CHMSL wiring harness (1) to the cover.





40. Position the C-pillar trim panel (1).
41. Hand tap to engage the C-pillar trim panel (1) retaining tabs/clips. Repeat on the opposite side.





42. Position the B-pillar trim panel (1).
43. Hand tap to engage the B-pillar trim panel (1) retaining tabs/clips. Repeat on the opposite side.





44. Position the rear shelf (2).
45. Install the push pin retainers (3) to the rear shelf.
46. Position the bracket (1).
47. Install the three fasteners securing the bracket (1) to the rear shelf (2). Tighten the fasteners securely.





48. Install the rear wind deflector/windscreen (1).





49. Install the decklid cut seal (1).





50. Install the decklid, Decklid - Installation.
51. Connect the negative battery cable.





52. With the help of an assistant(s), cycle the cover (1) to the closed position while applying pressure to the front of the cover. Make sure the cover (1) is fully seated. Repeat process if necessary.
53. The cover will need to stay in the closed position for at least 30 minutes to properly stretch.