2002-2008 Honda S2000 Convertible Soft Top & Defroster (Heated) Glass Window Black

Fit In Five Steps

How to replace a Honda S2000 Glass Window Black?

1.Measure Bow Height

Before removing anything, the owner needs to measure the height of the rear bow. The steps below provide more details on this process. Find the bottom center of the current rear window at the point where the window meets the inner edge of the belt molding. Owners should also locate the rear bow. The rear bow extends over the top of the rear window and is composed of the last roof support before the rear of the car. Use a measuring tape to measure from the inner edge of the belt molding to the middle of the rear bow Make sure to keep the measuring tape flat against the rear window for the most accurate measurement. Write down the measurement. Look up the normal distance in the convertible manufacturer’s catalog. If owners find that the measurement differs by more than 1.3 cm from the factory setting, then they must reset the rear bow to the correct height before installing the new top. Otherwise, the rear window might not fit correctly.

2.Prepare for Soft Top

After the vehicle owner makes sure to adjust the rear bow to the proper height, then he or she can remove the old top. Owners should find this process relatively easy, but they have to be sure to remove any pads they plan on reusing with new tops. Starting at the header bow, at the front of the top, remove any fasteners that hold the top in place. Owners can identify the header bow as the front cross-member of the convertible top frame. Carefully roll back the old top, taking note of how to put the top back together when installing the new top. The owner can lay out the old top and place the new one as a guide to mark where certain points of the top should go when installing.

3.Remove Old Soft Top(Convertible Top)

Next, remove the curtain, taking care not to damage the window in the process. The curtain on a convertible refers to the section separate from the actual top that contains the plastic or glass of the rear window. After removing the whole top, including the curtain, the owner should clean and lubricate the frame of the convertible’s roof. At this point, owners should remove any pads that they plan on reusing and set them aside.

4.Place New Soft Top(Convertible Top)

Following the removal of the old top and after preparing the new one, the installation process can begin. Installers need a staple gun and contact cement to properly place the new convertible top. Install the curtain first. This makes installation easier and helps ensure a proper seal against the weather. Insert any pads into place. This includes any old pads that owners want to reuse. Lay the new top across the frame, lining up any markings. Starting from the rear, staple the new top to the frame and reinstall any bolts removed. Adjust the top as necessary, working from the rear to the front, waiting to staple the top in place until after securing the front of the soft top.

5.Recheck and Tighten Bolts

After the top has been adjusted properly, secure the front of the top to the front cross-member using staples. Be sure to pull the rest of the top taut before doing so. Starting from the rear, work your way down the top, securing it with staples as you go. This might require readjustment of the front of the top. Test the new top out to make sure everything works properly. Make adjustments as necessary.