Repeat this process for the smaller diameter end of
the Gas Spring. Install this end’s clip over the ball
stud near the End Mounting Block on the Tube
Assembly. Repeat gas spring install for other side of
vehicle.
To Close: With the windshield open, pull the T Handle
swiftly and in a straight line towards you to engage
the strikers in the strike plates and close the
windshield.
To Open: With the windshield closed, twist the T
Handle clockwise
Troubleshooting:
Windshield not closing?
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The windshield requires a quick pull to latch, but you should not have to slam the windshield. If it is not closing
remove the T Handle and Brace Mounting Block Cover. Then repeat step 27 to readjust the cables/striker
position.
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Check the clearance of the gasket when closing the windshield. Find any areas where the gasket is getting
resistance when trying to close the windshield. If the resistance is on the sides, realign the windshield using step
24 & 25. If the resistance is on the bottom of the windshield remove the gas springs by opening the windshield
and then removing the gas springs by prying up the retaining ring as in step 10. Remove the hinge bolt (step
24), remove the Jam Nut from step 19, and then make sure the rod ends are fully threaded into the Hinge Half,
Upper (steps 20). Removing this Jam Nut will allow the Rod End to thread further into the Hinge Half, Upper and
therefore raise the windshield. Reassemble the windshield in the original order.
Windshield closing without fully compressing gasket?
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The Shims from step 9 can be removed if the windshield is closing without compressing the Gasket enough.
Removing these shims will make the Gasket compress more when the strikers latch on the Strike Plates
Windshield wobbling when closing?
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This is caused by uneven Ball Stud Clamp heights or an uneven pulling motion, Re-check the Ball Stud Clamp
heights from the strike plate bolt as in step 18. Pull the windshield with a swift motion aligned with the middle of
the vehicle.
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