Truss Bolt on Convertible Top (Update)

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Hi,  

Attached is a photo of what I believe is the screw holding my roof handle to the frame.  I really can't see the actual screw but I assume it is like this.  Does anybody know what type of tool to use? Hex driver. I need to order something before I 'peel' corner side of the roof to access it. I don't want to strip 

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Update: Truss Bolt

Replaced the busted handle today. #3 Phillips ratchet.  PosiDrive bit might have worked on truss bolt but it was for a 1/4 ratchet and really needed a bit more torque.  Peeling the roof corner required removing the  8" rubber - 3 screws, completely removed rear metal bracket holding the front rubber seal - 8 screws. Remove staples at the corner of the canvas about 4 inches and unclip tension wire. Tension wire really made the difference. 

Drill old rivet out holding roof latch to handle and replace with barrel bolt.

Application of WD40 on assembly to loosen handle interconnect.

New handle first, truss bolts, keep thin washer, washer keeps truss bolts from binding.  Tape handle closed and replace the spring. Spring was a bit of a 'fuss' trying hook on the boss. 

 Tack strip was beat and old used some fabric glue and staple back down.  Had roof halfway up.   

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