51440, 51443
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Rev. C 0301
Step Three
Rotate the Front Bow Assemblies forward and insert the Vertical Assemblies into the
existing hole on the top of the body at the rear of the door openings. Secure the front of
the Horizontal Assemblies to the outside of the existing brackets in the upper corners of
the windshield frame using a 5/16 x 3/4" Hex Bolt and Wing Nut.
Windshield Retainer
Note: If your vehicle currently has a windshield retainer, it must be removed and replaced
with the enclosed windshield retainer.
Step One
Center the Windshield Retainers on top of the windshield frame and butt the retainers up
against the top lip of the windshield frame. Use the retainers as a template to mark, center
punch and drill nine 1/8 inch holes (Note: drill one 1/8 inch hole between the two halves of
the retainer.) Use nine #8 x 1/2 Pan Head Washer Screws (see Figure 4).
Note: There may be existing holes on some vehicles that may interfere with the holes in
the new windshield retainers. If so, it may be necessary to drill the retainer holes off to one
side.
CAUTION: A loose windshield retainer may allow the top to
disengage from the windshield, causing damage to the top
and possible injury to the occupants of the vehicle. Make
certain that the windshield retainer is securely fastened to
the windshield at the time of first installation. Check the
tightness of the mounting screws every three months.
(Do not over-tighten.)
Figure 4
Nine Holes required to
mount Windshield
Retainer.
Note: The curved
ends of the retainers
will hang over the
windshield frame.
Windshield Channel
Opening toward
front of vehicle
Front
Footman Loops
CAUTION: Installation of the Footman Loops involves drilling in the top edge of the
vehicle body. Check under the body edge at the marked locations. There may be wiring
for the rear lights. If so, pull the wiring out of the way before drilling.
Step One
Install the Footman Loops on the top rear corners of the vehicle. Use the loops as
templates to mark, center punch and drill 5/32 inch holes. Use two #10 x 1/2 Oval Head
Phillips Screws to secure the loops in place (see Figure 5).
