Folding Top Link Replacement

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Fig 1: Replacing Folding Top Link

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Callout	Component Name
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .
Number Two Link Replacement Preliminary Procedures Remove the folding top cover. Refer to Folding Top Cover Replacement . Remove the headliner. Refer to Folding Top Headliner Replacement in Interior trim.
1	Spring Flex Clip, Number Two Link (Qty: 3) Tip: Do not reuse the spring flex clip. Replace after disassembly. Use a small flat-bladed tool to lift the retainer spring flex clip.
2	Pin, Number Two Link Pin (Qty: 3)
3	Link, Number Two Link
Number Three Link Replacement Preliminary Procedures Remove the folding top cover. Refer to Folding Top Cover Replacement . Remove the headliner. Refer to Folding Top Headliner Replacement in Interior Trim.
4	Spring Flex Clip, Number Three Link (Qty: 3) Tip: Do not reuse the spring flex clip. Replace after disassembly. Use a small flat-bladed tool to lift the retainer spring flex clip.
5	Pin, Number Three Link Pin (Qty: 3)
6	Link, Number Three Link
Number Five Link Replacement Preliminary Procedures Remove the folding top cover. Refer to Folding Top Cover Replacement . Remove the headliner. Refer to Folding Top Headliner Replacement in Interior Trim. If replacing the number five link refer to folding top adjustment. Refer to Folding Top Link Replacement .
7	Ball Stud, Pressure Link Tighten: 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
8	Spring Flex Clip, Number Three Link (Qty: 2) Tip: Do not reuse the spring flex clip. Replace after disassembly. Use a small flat-bladed tool to lift the retainer spring flex clip.
9	Pin, Number Five Link Pin
10	Link, Number Five Link