Tack Strip

TACK STRIP

REMOVAL

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

Fig. 9:

3. Pull off the trim welt and uncover the tack strips. (Fig. 9)
4. Pull the staples from the welt.
5. Disconnect the rear window defroster electrical connectors.

Fig. 10:

6. Remove the 14 tack strip nuts. (Fig. 10)
7. Pull the staples from the side panels.
8. Flip the top cover up.
9. Remove the staples from the backlite fabric to tack strip.
10. Remove the tack strip.

INSTALLATION

1. Position the lower window fabric onto the tack strips and staple into place.
2. Flip the cover down over the rear window and position the side panels onto the tack strips.
3. Staple the side panels into place.
4. Install the tack strips over the studs and install the nuts.
5. Tighten the tack strip nuts to 12 N.m (9 ft.lbs.).
6. Connect the rear window defroster electrical connectors.
7. Position the trim welt and staple into place.
8. Install new butyl patches on the tack strip support panel to the clip joint for sealing the tub area.
9. Close and latch the convertible top and check for fit.