SMI-9-2320-387-14P-1

SMI 9-2320-387-14&P-1

2-130.8

Change 4

2-54.3. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF FOUR-MAN CARGO

AREA SOFT TOP ENCLOSURE

b. Removal of Bows.

NOTE

If bows are broken or bent, reinforce 3/64 in. (1.2 mm) thick bow walls

with steel rod NSN 9510-00-596-2063. Reinforce 3/32 in. (2.4 mm)

bows with steel rod NSN 9510-00-596-2066.

(1)

Depress locking tabs (14) and unhook straps (13) from footman loops (15).

(2)

Remove capscrews (19) securing longitudinal bow (20) to front bow (1) and

rear bow (7). Remove longitudinal bow (20).

(3)

Remove four snaprings (17) and pivot pins (16) securing front bow (1) and

rear bow (7) to pivot brackets (18). Remove bows (1) and (7).

CAUTION

Remove any accumulation of rain, snow, and ice from the cargo cover

as soon as possible. Failure to do so could result in damage to the cargo

cover assembly. If the vehicle is to be parked for a long period of time,

the cargo cover can be removed. The decision whether or not to remove

the cover should be based on the length of time the vehicle is to be

parked and the expected weather conditions.

NOTE

• For ease of installation, soft top components should be installed

when temperatures are above 72°F (22°C).

• To prevent seams from leaking, coat with adhesive as needed.

(Refer to appendix D, item 1.)

a. Removal of Cargo Enclosure.

(1)

Unfasten hook and loop attachment (3) securing cargo cover (6) to cab

roof (2) at C-pillar (8).

(2)

Unfasten eyelets (5) from turnbuttons (4) on C-pillar (8), front bow (1), and

rear bow (7).

(3)

Detach straps (9) from footman loops (11) by depressing locking tabs (12)

and loosening straps (9). Remove grommets (10) from footman loops (11).

(4)

Remove cargo cover (6).

TRUCK, UTILITY: EXPANDED CAPACITY

SUPPLEMENTAL OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR PARTS INSTRUCTIONS

JULY 2004