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Help with soft top swap

Old May 10, 2018 | 10:11 PM
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Default Help with soft top swap

Currently in the middle of a top replacement. Have a problem of getting the side rubber window molding back in place. They where hard to get out, but can’t seem to get them to stay in place. Any suggestions?
 
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Old May 11, 2018 | 07:46 AM
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Default Re: Help with soft top swap

Yes. When you extracted them, you expanded the channel within the rubber piece.
I use channel lock pliers to GENTLY compress the channel back down until it is almost closed along the entire length of the strip.
Then I use a wooden mallet to seat them.
BE CAREFUL OF HITTING THE SWITCH ON THE PASSENGER SIDE !!!!!

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Old May 11, 2018 | 08:32 AM
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Default Re: Help with soft top swap

When i replaced mine I used some soapy water to help them slide in easier after doing what ala_xfire described to do to make them fit.
 
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Old May 11, 2018 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Iamfink2
When i replaced mine I used some soapy water to help them slide in easier after doing what ala_xfire described to do to make them fit.
All out of Vaseline huh Pat ?
 
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