" Tenax " Soft Top Fasteners; Removal And Stowage Of Soft Top - Triumph TR3 Instruction Book

Removal and Stowage of Soft Top

Two types of fasteners are used. They are " Lift the Dot " and " Tenax ".
When fitting either type it is only necessary to push fasteners over the securing
stud as shown in Fig. 22. With the " Tenax " type (as illustrated) do not press
or pull the small knob before engagement as there will be risk of damage to the
inner prongs.
After fitting, the knob may be pressed to ensure correct engagement.
remove the fasteners, either pull the small knob, or in the case of the " Lift
the Dot ", do as its title suggests, lift the outer edge.
When removing the fasteners from the screen, relieve the tension on the
fasteners by applying a slight hand pressure, in the forward direction, to the
corner of the soft top where it passes over its supports.
Release the fasteners at the top of the windscreen, allow the material to hang
down on the seats and release the fasteners from rear waist moulding.
Fold the top material taking care not to crease the rear windows and stow
it away in the locker.
Press the hood sticks downwards into the back of the car. The lower hinge
must be pushed below centre and then forward to enable the sticks to fold
down into line with the rear of the body.
Fit and secure the hood stick cover utilising the pegs on the waist line and the
rear of the seats.
BODYWORK
Fig.

" Tenax " soft top fasteners.

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