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Cloth Support Panel

CLOTH SUPPORT PANEL

REMOVAL

1. Roll down both door windows.
2. Unlatch the convertible top.

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3. Remove the front weatherstrip retainers. (Fig. 1)
4. Remove the header molding.
5. Remove the staples from the cover assembly to the header assembly.
6. Flip the cover back.
7. Remove the 14 screws and remove the header support panel

INSTALLATION

1. Install the cloth support panel and install the screws.
2. Tighten the screws to 5 N.m (45 in.lbs.).
3. Position the cover over the header and staple into place.
4. Install the seal compression panel and tighten the screws to 5 N.m (45 in.lbs.).
5. Install the front and rear weatherstrip retainers.
6. Close and latch the convertible top and check for fit.