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For 1990-2009 cars only

Folding Top Roof Bow Replacement - Front #1

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 351751  Size: SH
  1. Push in the folding top latch buttons (2).
  2. Pull the latch (1) back.
  3. Unhook the latch (1) from the folding top #1 bow.
  4. Lift the folding top #1 bow.

  5. Object Number: 478179  Size: SH
  6. Unsnap the snaps (1) which secure the front folding top material (3) to the folding top #1 bow (4).

  7. Object Number: 478184  Size: SH
  8. Unsnap the snap (3) which secures each tension strap (1).
  9. Pull the straps (1) out of the plastic loops (2).

  10. Object Number: 478183  Size: SH
  11. Remove the 2 screws (2) which secure each side of the folding top #1 bow (1).
  12. Remove the folding top #1 bow (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 478183  Size: SH
  1. Install the folding top #1 bow (1) to the vehicle. Secure the bow with the 2 screws (2) at each side.

  2. Object Number: 478184  Size: SH
  3. Pull the tension straps (1) through the plastic loops (2). Secure each strap by snapping the snap (3).

  4. Object Number: 478179  Size: SH
  5. Snap the folding top material (3) to the folding top #1 bow (4).
  6. Move the folding top #1 bow (4) forward.

  7. Object Number: 351751  Size: SH
  8. Hook the folding top #1 bow to the folding top latches (1).
  9. Push the latches (1) down until the latches click into place.