TonyR

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TonyR

After the front part of the top is peeled back, you can see the cable here. And the side pads are exposed. All of these are held in place by a ****load of staples and with some needlenose pliers are easy enough to remove.

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TonyR

The front then came off easily.

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TonyR

Next the screws on the two middle bows need to be removed and the long retaining piece will slide out easily from the fabric loops.

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TonyR

This tacking strip holds the rear part of the top and the window piece together on the rear bow, again with some staples. It's important to note that these staples are 1/2" as opposed to the 1/4" staples everywhere else. The tacking strip is also two different pieces to allow a more cosmetic appearence (hiding the staples) after installation.

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TonyR

I took the well out next. This picture shows the screws holding a retaining plate in that holds the well on the back seat. The line of screws here follows all the way around the well. The side nearest the trunk, however, is held in with a bunch of nuts that also hold the rest of the top in place. This is where I got a little confused. The other picture shows a little plastic clip that holds the well against the rear seat. It can be quickly slid off.


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TonyR

This is one of the rear bolts, and the plate attached to the top after it is removed from the vehicle itself. Guess what's holding the top to the plate... more staples!

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TonyR

Last is where the rear windows meet the top, there are two bolts holding in a large plastic piece that works as weatherstripping, a guide for the window, and retainer for the top. Take the nuts off and pull the piece out, and the top should be free.

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TonyR

And so this is where I'm at now. The old top's gone, and I gotta put in the new one, but I ran out of light. Unfortunately, I also saw that a piece on my frame was severely damaged and completely broke in half when I was putting my top frame back in place when I was cleaning up. So, it looks like I have to find a replacement, and I have a feeling it's gonna be expensive... sucks

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nyfreakinrican7

Tony you're makin it look easy man. But my top still looks worse.