Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Installation Procedure
- Position the main control link to the top.
- Install the spacers and the screw attaching the main control link to the front side rail.
Tighten: Tighten the screw to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Install the spacers and the screw attaching the main control link to the center side rail.
Tighten: Tighten the screw to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Adjust the end of the link adjuster (6) rod to match the marked position.
- Install the end screw to the main control link rod on the #5 bow (7).
Tighten: Tighten the screw to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
- Install the screws to the control link brackets on the #2, 3, and 4 roof bows.
Tighten: Tighten the screws to 13 N.m (9 lb ft).
- Install the headliner push-on retainers to the #1 bow.
- Install the attaching the headliner screws to the #1 bow.
Tighten: Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
- Install the glare cover to the #5 bow.
Tighten: Tighten the screw to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
- Install the headliner screw to the rear side rail.
Tighten: Tighten the screw to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
- Install the headliner elastic strap screw to the rear side rail.
Tighten: Tighten the screw to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
- Install the folding top. Refer to Folding Top Replacement .
- Reposition the folding top to the original position.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.