Shadow Convertible V6-181 3.0L SOHC VIN 3 FI (1993)
Stay Pads And Retention Cables
3. Using a heat gun to soften the adhesive, separate the top cover from the top header.
4. Peel top cover back over forward edge of header to gain access to stay pad and retention cable attachment.
5. Raise convertible top, do not latch top to windshield header.
6. Remove pop-rivets holding stay pads and retention cables to top header.
7. Lower convertible top.
Pivot Link And Roof Rail Pivot Bracket
8. Remove E-clips and clevis pins holding second bow pivot link to top header.
9. Remove bolts holding roof rail pivot bracket to top header.
10. Separate top header from convertible top frame. If top header replacement is required, transfer latching components to replacement header.
INSTALLATION
1. Place replacement top header in position in front of roof rail ends on top of cover material.
2. Install bolts to hold top header to roof rail pivot brackets.
3. Install clevis pins and E-clips holding top header to second bow pivot link.
4. Raise convertible top. Do not latch.
5. Rivet retention cables to top header.
CAUTION: Do not stretch top material, top latching effort increases if top cover or stay pads are to tight.
6. Rivet forward ends of stay pads to top header. Apply foam tape over rivet heads.
7. Apply contact adhesive to forward rolled flange of top header and inside forward two inches of top cover material. Allow adhesive to cure until
slight tackiness is evident.
8. Pull top cover material forward until wrinkles are gone.
9. Press adhesive coated surfaces together over front edge of top header.
10. Verify opening and closing effort of the convertible top and latches.
11. Verify that wrinkles in top cover, with headers latched, are minimal. Slight wrinkles in top cover will decrease when top is heated by the sun or
artificial heat source. if necessary, adjust top latch hooks.
12. Lower convertible top.
13. Place retaining strip at front edge of top header over edge turned material. Using a scratch awl, align screws holes in retaining strip to holes in top
header.
14. Install screws to hold retaining strip to top header.
