Tigertop™ – Installation Instructions
Rev. E 0207
51443 pg. 6
Install Top on Vehicle
On vehicles built after 1975 that have never
had a soft top, a metal tailgate panel will
need to be ordered. Order Part Number 51042-01.
Removing the hard top also removes the tailgate.
This section will require two people.
Unfold the top and drape it over the front bow. Slip
the black plastic strip sewn along the front of the
top into the Windshield Retainers. Make sure that
the fabric is centered on the windshield. Failure to
center the fabric could result in torn fabric.
Lift the Rear Bow and drape the top over it. Snap
the fl aps on the inside of the top to the studs on the
Rear Bow. Locate the Buckle Straps in the parts
kit. Wrap each strap around the corners of the Rear
Bow and snap the straps to themselves. This strap
will hold down the Rear Bow when the Rear Curtain
and Side Panels are rolled up.
Adjust Tension on Top
IMPORTANT:
The following steps are extremely important to the fi t
of the top and will require two people. Make sure that the top is as
warm as possible before continuing with the installation.
Close the zippers on the Rear Curtain. Slide the
Rear Bow up on the Front Bow and insert the
small bent tab into the bottom of the four holes
in the Front Bow.
Front
Bow
Insert tab into
bottom hole
Rear Bow
Install Front Side Panel Studs
Rub chalk on the snaps on the inside of the top to
mark the stud locations.
Move to the front of one of the side panels. Pull the
top fabric down and press the snaps against the
body. The chalk will leave marks for the Body Stud
locations. The Threaded Body Studs should be 1/4
inch below the top lip of the body. Center punch
the mark and drill a 3/16 inch hole at the marked
location. Install a Body Stud and a Hex Nut and
snap the top to the Body Stud. Repeat this proce-
dure on the other side of the vehicle.
Hex Nut
Outside
Inside
Side Wall
Threaded
Body Stud
Locate the front
Body Stud fi rst
