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Step One:

 Align the top with the two snaps at 

the front of the vehicle. Drape the top over the 

vehicle. Open the hook & loop flaps over the 

door and snap the front snaps into place. Center 

the plastic strip and slip only the plastic part into 

the channel at the top of the windshield.

Snap to vehicle

Slip plastic strip into retainer

Open flaps

Step Two:

 Lay the 

top over the rear bow. 

Slide the front edges of 

the side panels into the 

channel on the rear of 

the sport bar.

Slide front edge of the side 

panel into the channel

Step Three (Optional):

 If the Studs are missing 

from the top bow, install Body Studs (not included). 

Center the rear seam on the bow and use the snap 

flap as a guide for marking the location of each 

snap. Center punch and drill a 3/32” hole for each 

stud. Install the studs with a sheet metal screw.

Rear bow

Stud locations

(as viewed from interior)

Step Four (Optional):

 If the Tension 

Straps are missing from the vehicle, install 

the included Tension Straps. Center punch 

and drill a 7/32” hole in each side of the 

tailgate above the existing bolt. Install 

each Tension Strap with a Phillips head 

screw and a lock nut. Install the Tension 

Strap with the hook & loop fasteners 

facing the outside of the vehicle.

Tailgate

Center punch and 

drill a 7/32” hole

Tension Strap

Use a Phillips head 

screw and a lock nut

(as viewed from overhead interior, rear corner)

Summary of Contents for 53701.52

Page 1: ...im 53701 52 ATTENTION ROOF RACK OWNERS The soft top manufacturer s tests indicate that this soft top can be damaged to the point of failure when used with various roof rack designs If this replacement soft top is installed on a Samurai vehicle in conjunction with any form of roof rack product the warranty is null and void Installation Tips Before you begin installing this top assembly read all ins...

Page 2: ... bow install Body Studs not included Center the rear seam on the bow and use the snap flap as a guide for marking the location of each snap Center punch and drill a 3 32 hole for each stud Install the studs with a sheet metal screw Rear bow Stud locations as viewed from interior Step Four Optional If the Tension Straps are missing from the vehicle install the included Tension Straps Center punch a...

Page 3: ...gned to pull the bow assembly downward Rear curtain folded up over top Thread strap through loop Fasten the end of the strap back on itself left rear corner as viewed from interior Step Seven Snap the top to the rear bow The center snap flap will wrap around the bow from behind and the two outer snap flaps will wrap around the bow from the front Rear bow Snap from front as viewed from interior as ...

Page 4: ...ear window Fabric Curtain up Curtain down Rear Window To roll up the Rear Curtain start at the bottom and roll it upward toward the inside of the vehicle Avoid wrinkles in the fabric and window Secure the window in place with the curtain straps inside of the top WARNING When operating the vehicle with the rear window open at least one or more door windows must be open for proper ventilation ...

Page 5: ...peat this procedure until the zipper operates correctly Water In the event of seeping through the seams 3M Scotchgard may be applied on the inside of the seams to stop the seepage Rips in the fabric may be repaired with Bondex iron on patches Iron the patches to the inside of the top carefully following the Bondex instructions Snaps Keep snaps cleaned and lubricated with silicone to help prevent s...

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