RALLY TOPS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Hardtop Type: 1-Piece Removable Hardtop
Truck Model: Toyota RAV4 (1998-2000)

General Safety Information:

Instructions – Safety

Your Rally Tops Hardtop will come with all the necessary parts to complete your installation. To safely lift and install this hardtop, you will need the assistance of at least one other person. The following instructions are examples of the installation. Please follow the instructions that are included with your Rally Top.

REMEMBER: It is the owner’s responsibility to insure proper installation and perform monthly maintenance checks of fasteners. Doing so will assure safe operation and long life of your upper hard doors.

Instructions – Warning

WARNING: The top on this vehicle is designed only for additional protection against the elements. Do not rely on the top to contain occupants within the vehicle or to protect against intrusion of foreign objects, nor injury during an accident. Make sure all brackets and screws are tight. Periodically check for tightness and retighten when necessary. Wear seat belts at all times.

Parts Provided:

  • 2 each Socket Cap Screws M6 x 45
  • 2 each Flat Washers M6 x 25
  • 1 each Tube Silicone
  • 1 each Instruction Sheet

Instructions:

Follow the instructions and perform the steps in the sequence given. Shortcuts to the directions may result in an unsatisfactory installation.

1. Using a Torx wrench remove the two bolts holding the bow assembly on both sided. Remove the soft top assembly

2. Removed screws from both sided of the side trim piece and remove piece.

3. Removed 5 screws from both sided of the side trim piece and remove piece.

4. Using a phillips screwdriver remove the all the screws from the plastic top brace.

5. It will look like this when removed.

6. Remove rubber perimeter seal.

7. Remove bolts and screws from metal supports and remove.

8. It will look like this when removed.

9. Remove back door brace.

10. Cut back door seal on the yellow line. Both sides.

11. It should look like this when cut.

12. Install rubber seal on flange. Start at one end and go all the way around. Press firmly to secure seal on flange. Cut off excess.

13. It should look like this when done.

14. Using supplied sealant. Fill all 15 holes that are outside of the seal that you just installed.

15. Using 2 people, install top. Front in first at a downward angle. Then lower the rear of the top. Now connect the camlocks and lock to medium tension.

16. Install the forward socket cap screw and washer.

17. Locate the 1 3/4” Hex bolt with washer from the disassembly and install in the rear hole.

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