10-104. SOFT TOP REPAIR (Cont’d)TM 9-2320-280-20-3Change 110-176.1NOTESince these procedures are a reinforcement guide, you can modifythem to meet individual needs. These reinforcement proceduresare helpful because:• The securing straps reinforce the enclosure and reduce its“ballooning” action.• The extra wear, damage, and holes in the enclosure are reduced.• Any enclosure can be returned to a serviceable condition at asignificantly lower cost than replacing the enclosure.1.Secure six grommets and stud turnbuttons to canvas straps (2), (3), and (4) using twelve clinch plateturnbuttons, follow procedures found in FM 10-16, General Fabric Repair.2.Sew the eight canvas straps (2), (3), and (4) to inside of soft top enclosure (1). Follow procedures forsewing on straps as found in FM 10-16, General Fabric Repair. Attach straps in the followinglocations:(a) Strap A (4) – On top front corners of soft top enclosure (1).(b) Strap B (3) – Where the corners of second and third bows make contact with the enclosure (1).(c) Strap C (2) – On the soft top enclosure (1) where second and third bows make contact with softtop enclosure (1). e. Soft Top Canvas Repair
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