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Installation Procedure

  1. Position the main control link to the top.
    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. 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).

  3. 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).

    Fig 1: Identifying Main Control Link Bracket
    G01734081Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Adjust the end of the link adjuster (6) rod to match the marked position.
  5. 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).

  6. 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).

    Fig 2: Identifying Main Control Link Bracket
    G01734082Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the headliner push-on retainers to the #1 bow.
    Fig 3: Installing #1 Bow Headliner Push-On Retainers
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  8. Install the attaching the headliner screws to the #1 bow.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

  9. Install the glare cover to the #5 bow.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

  10. Install the headliner screw to the rear side rail.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

  11. Install the headliner elastic strap screw to the rear side rail.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

  12. Install the folding top. Refer to Folding Top Replacement .
  13. Reposition the folding top to the original position.
    Fig 4: Installing #1 Bow Headliner Screws
    G01734084Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.