STC 881-03X User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SAMURAI REPLACEMENT TOP
PART #881-03X
Thank you for purchasing Specialty’s Convertible Top for your vehicle. It has been designed
for great fit and long wear. Please read and follow, precisely, all installation instructions pro-
vided when installing top. Failure to do so may result in a poor fitting top and could place
occupants in a potentially hazardous situation.
TOOLS REQUIRED:
1/8” DRILL BIT #2 PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
ELECTRIC DRILL
INSTALLATION TIPS
Before you begin installing this top, here are a few tips to
make installation easier.
This top should be installed where the temperature
is above 72 degrees Fahrenheit. Below this temperature,
the top may contract making it difficult to install.
It is normal for a top to contract and wrinkle when
stored in the shipping carton. The top will relax and
wrinkles will disappear within a few days of installation as
fabric adjusts to shape of mounting hardware.
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Step 1. Slip front edge of top into channel on top of
windshield frame. See figure 1. Flip top over vehicle and
rear support bow.
Step 2. With top in position over rear bow, mark and drill
1/8” hole centered on rear support bow. Install sheet metal
screw stud (Item 1) into hole drilled. Snap rear bow flap to
rear support bow. Using rear bow flap as a guide mark and
drill holes for remaining snaps . Install sheet metal screw
studs into holes drilled. Snap flap to rear support bow. See
figure 2. Slide sewn in plastic at front of side panels into
channels at rear of targa bar. Snap top to studs on body of
vehicle and to corners of windshield frame. Wrap flaps at
door opening around door pilar and press hook and loop
together. Wrap flaps at door openings around upper door
pilar and press hook and loop together.
Step 3. Place footman loops (Item 2) at rear corners of
vehicle. Mark and drill 1/8” holes using footman loops as
templates. Secure footman loops to body with # 8 x 1/2”
sheet metal screws (Item 3). See figure 3.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Step 4. For tops with zippered side panels, you will need to
install additional sheet metal screw studs (Item 1) to your
vehicle. Using bottom front of side panels as a guide, mark
and drill 1/8” holes. Install sheet metal screw studs and
snap top to studs.

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CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Convertible tops and accessories require special care if you want to get the maximum usage and enjoyment from them.
The following recommendations, if followed carefully, can extend the life of your top or accessory.
1. Hand wash using a mild non-detergent soap such as Ivory. Use a nonabrasive cloth or sponge. Rinse thoroughly.
2. DO NOT wash in direct sunlight and avoid automatic car washes.
3. When your top is clean, we recommend using “303 Protectant” on both the vinyl top and windows. This product
contains a sunscreen that helps protect from the sun’s damaging rays. Stay away from products containing alcohol as it
will cause the fabric and windows to lose their elasticity, thus reducing the life of your top or accessory. If you are unable
to locate “303 Protectant”, please call 1-800-223-4303 for a distributor near you.
4. Direct sunlight and heat are the biggest enemies of the windows. Park in the shade whenever possible. If you must
park in the sunlight, rotate the direction that you park every few days so all windows get even exposure.
5. Our tops are designed so that you may roll up and/or store the rear curtain and side curtains. To prevent scratching of
the windows, be sure that windows are completely clean and free of dust particles. Even a little dirt will badly scratch the
windows. You may want to use a soft cloth when rolling up or storing your windows. Heat may build up on rolled up
windows, so be sure to unroll them frequently. If you roll up the windows at the beginning of summer and leave them, they
may be ruined by fall.
6. DO NOT open or roll up windows at temperatures below 45 degrees F. This could cause them to crack or break.
7. NEVER use ice scrapers or snow brushes on vinyl windows.
Rolling Up Side Panels And Rear Curtain. Before rolling
up side panels or rear curtain, clean windows with a mild
non-detergent soap and water. If windows are not clean,
dirt will scratch them reducing top life. You may want to use
a soft cloth between windows and retaining straps to
prevent marring of the glass. To roll up the side panels,
unfasten snaps from body, unzip rear curtain, remove front
of side panels from channels. Roll up side panels and
secure with retaining straps. On zippered side panel
models simply unfasten snaps unzip rear curtain and front
side panels and roll them up. To roll up rear curtain follow
the same procedure. You may roll up both side panels and
rear curtain if you wish. Roll up side panels and rear curtain
and secure rear support bow to body with buckle straps at
rear of convertible top. Thread buckle straps through
footman loops and tighten. Do not pull excessively on
buckle straps as damage may occur. Tighten only enough
to put slight tension on the rear support bow.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Specialty Top Co. warrants to the original purchaser of any product it manufactures, that the product will be free of
defects in material or workmanship for a period of 90 days from date of purchase. Such obligations under this warranty
shall be limited to the repair or replacement, at Specialty’s discretion, of any assembly or parts which upon examination
by Specialty Top Co. proves to be defective. All defective items must be returned with proof of purchase to Specialty Top
Co., 200 East 64th Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80221, freight prepaid. This warranty does not cover damage resulting from
abuse, misuse, alteration, accident or damage in transit. Specialty’s obligations under this warranty are limited to the
aforementioned repair or replacement of warranty defects for which the return authorization has been received during the
warranty period, and SPECIALTY TOP CO. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES ARISING FROM BREECH OF THIS OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limita-
tion or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which may vary from state to state.
If you need assistance or further information, you may contact Specialty Top Co. at 1-866-487-9944 between the
hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, Mountain Standard Time.