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					Originally Posted by Meir  if your car is 03-04, then the strap is intended to hold the top up when in the service position.the tension cable is connected using a ball-socket kind of attachment, so it's simple as pulling it out and replacing with new.
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Yes, it's a 2004 so thanks for confirming.  I will order a new cable and replace asap.  Thanks.