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Going Topless: How to Replace a Convertible Top

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Reattach the tack strips to... 
   
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Reattach the tack strips to the body.
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The window panel has a centering... 
   
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The window panel has a centering mark at the top and aligns with a markon the rear top bow. Fold the main portion of the top back over thetrunk, exposing the top of the window panel. Attach the rear-windowpanel to the rear bow first.
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After fastening the top of... 
   
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After fastening the top of the window panel, lay the top out over theframe.
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On the sides (sail panels),... 
   
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On the sides (sail panels), there is a flap that should be pulled aroundthe framework.
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You should be able to pull... 
   
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You should be able to pull the side-panel flap around the framework andhave no large wrinkles, but if you do have them, remove the tackstrip--with the top--from the body. Move the material slightly lower onthe tack strip to remove the wrinkles. Small wrinkles can be removedwith the careful use of a hair dryer or heat gun. Don't get the materialtoo tight, or the top will not go up when finished.
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When you have the rear of... 
   
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When you have the rear of the top properly attached, join the frameworkto the windshield, pull the top material taut, and mark the edge of theheader with a pencil. This mark will be crucial in the next step.
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After you apply the contact... 
   
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After you apply the contact cement to the header, raise the top a littlebit to apply the cement to the bottom side of the header, and fold thematerial over it. Without the mark, you won't know where to fold.
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After you have reattached... 
   
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After you have reattached the tensioner wire, there is a flap thatattaches to the side of the top framework. This is only on the frontcouple inches of the top, near the header.
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Reinstall the seal retain... 
   
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Reinstall the seal retainers.

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