here are some instructions I found.

Folding Top Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure


1.Remove the convertible top and place the top on a clean flat surface.
2.Remove the seal compression panel from the #1 bow.






3.Using a pair of needle-nosed pliers remove the staples that secure the top cover to the bow.
4.Fold the top material back.





5.Remove the tension cable screw and feed the cable out between the side rail and the roof bow.
6.Remove the fourth right and the left screws attaching the top material to the #2 bow.
7.Remove the #5 bow weatherstrip.
8.If you are going to reuse the top material mark the location of the material on the #5 bow as a guide for reassembly.






9.Using a pair of needle-nosed pliers remove the staples which secure the top cover to the bow.

Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in Service Precautions.


10.Drill out the rivets attaching the top material to the bottom of the rear side rails.
11.Remove the top material from the #5 bow.
12.Pull the top material from the rear side rail and from the front of the #5 bow.
13.Remove the rear side rail weatherstrip and retainer.






14.Drill out the rivets that secure the top cover flaps to the rear side rail.
15.Drill out the rivets that secure the tension cable flag to the rear side rail.






16.Remove the screws attaching the rear window support straps to the #4 bow.
17.Remove the top material.

Installation Procedure






1.Position the top cover over the roof bows.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.


2.Attach the top cover to the #2 bow with screws.

Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).







3.Attach the rear window support straps to the #4 bow.

Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).


4.Rivet the flag end of the tension cable to the back side of the rear side rail.






5.Route the tension cables and install the cables to the #1 bow.

Tighten the screw to 2 N.m (18 lb in).







6.Rivet the top cover flags to the side rails.
7.Rivet the top cover to the bottom of the rear side rail.
8.Assure that both sides of the rivet are flat so the rivet will not cut the top material or interfere with the seating of the retainer to the rear side rail weatherstrip. Before stapling the top cover to the #5 bow, Refer to Folding Top Cover Tension Adjustment - Rear.
9.Before stapling the top cover to the #1 bow, refer to Folding Top Cover Tension Adjustment - Front.
10.Install the weatherstrips and the weatherstrip retainers to the rear side rails.
11.Install the folding top.
12.Position the folding top to the original position.


MORE TO FOLLOW

 

STEP 8 OF INSTALLATION SAYS TO:
Folding Top Cover Tension Adjustment - Rear

1.Close the convertible top.



2.Verify the tension in the folding top cover by setting a 1 m (3.28 ft) straight edge on the top cover between the #4 and the #5 bows.
3.With a ruler, measure the sag distance between the bottom of the straight edge and the top cover:
•Cloth: 15-20 mm (0.60-0.79 in), normally set at 18 mm (0.70 in)
•Vinyl: 15-20 mm (0.60-0.79 in), normally set at 15 mm (0.60 in)
4.If the tension does not meet these specifications, modify the tension by continuing with the following steps.
5.To modify the tension, remove the folding top. Refer to Folding Top Replacement.
6.Remove the #5 bow weatherstrip.






7.Using a pair of needle-nose pliers remove the top cover staples.
8.Pull the top cover downward to increase the tension.







9.Fold the top cover over the #5 bow and secure with 5 cm (2 in) pinch clamps. Place the clamps directly over the steel rivets within the bow.






10.Using a ruler as before, verify the tension again and adjust the tension as necessary.
11.Staple the top cover to the bow.
12.Install the #5 bow weatherstrip.
13.Reposition the top to the original position.



Folding Top Cover Tension Adjustment - Front







1.Close the convertible top.







2.Verify the tension in the folding top cover by setting a 1 M (3.28 ft) straight edge on the top cover between the #1 and the #2 bows.
3.Set a 4.5 kg (10 lb) weight next to the straight edge in the center of the top.
4.Using a ruler, measure the sag distance between the bottom of the straight edge and the top cover:
•Cloth: 13-15 mm (0.51-0.60 in)
•Vinyl: 17-20 mm (0.67-0.79 in)
5.If the tension does not meet these specifications, modify the tension by continuing with the following steps.
6.To modify the tension in the folding top cover, remove the folding top. Refer to Folding Top Replacement







7.At the #1 bow, remove the weatherstrip screws from the right and from the left front side rail.







8.Remove the screws from the seal compression panel.
9.Remove the seal compression panel.







10.Using a pair of needle nose pliers remove the top cover staples.
11.Pull the top cover forward to increase the tension.







12.Fold the top cover over the #1 bow and secure with 5 cm (2 in) pinch clamps. Place the clamps directly over the steel rivets within the bow.







13.Using a ruler as before, verify the tension again and adjust the tension as necessary.







14.If the tension is correct, staple the top cover to the bow.







15.Position the seal compression panel to the bow.







Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.


16.Install the seal compression panel screws.

Tighten the screws to 3 N.m (26 lb in).







17.Install the front side rail seal screws.

Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).


18.Reposition the top to the original position.

 

 

Bad spot on right side behind pax window. My top is patched with bath tub caulk and white paint . new Robbins top will be in on Thursday 02 October 13 will update.

 

So you are going to replace the top yourself?

I'm adding this to my favorites!

 

PS, I borrowed Robbins picture of their top on a black C5, for my avatar, my car is red with a white top, the black car looked so good, I could not resist.

Notice it says Robbins top in it, if you look close?

 

Yes I plan on replacing my first top ever on my 2002 blue vette. more pics to come later

 

Search for a thread on convertible top replacement I did last year, I've got some tips that might help your job to come out nicer.

 

can not find will you please post link

 

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...top+replacment

 

Something I have noticed on my top, when it's up. On the back of it, driver's side, it does not sit flush like the other side.

I'm wonder if from lifting there over the years when putting the top down, if something is bent down there.

 

Folding Top Adjustment

Pressure Link- Five Bow Pressure on Stowage Lid

Adjust the lower pressure link to change the #5 bow pressure to the stowage compartment lid.


•Decrease the pressure if the top material is contacting and marring the lid.
•Increase the pressure if water is leaking between the top and the lid.







1.Position the folding top with the #1 bow and the #5 bow up.







Important: The jam nuts are left handed thread.


2.Loosen the jam nut (1) on the pressure link where the adjuster attaches to the #5 bow.
3.Mark the pressure link large adjustment nut (2) to aid in determining the amount of adjustment.
4.Adjust the pressure link by rotating the large adjustment nut one turn at a time. Rotate the nut clockwise to increase the downward pressure of the #5 bow on the stowage lid. Turn the nut counter clockwise to decrease the downward pressure.







5.Raise the top.
6.Check the gap between the lid (2) and the #5 bow top cover material (1). The gap between the lid and the top material should be 2-3 mm (0.08-0.12 in).

The gap between the five bow top material and the lid should be the same all the way across.


I hope this info helps

 

Got new top from UPS truck and will take to Doctor Detail to have window tint put on rear window prior to installation of top on car. My hopes are that the window tint film installation will look really good if installed while flat on a bench

 

Is it a Robbins top?

 

Yes it is a Robbins top and it fits like a glove and is complete instlled

 

Lets see pictures!

 

I am not much for photography while working, but here are a few pictures.












All put away till weekend.

 

Doesn't look too good, lots of wrinkles, especially above the doors.

 

I'm betting those will come out in time. They are probably from being folded up in the box.

 

I think it's awesome you did this at home!

Was it pretty hard to do?