Folding Top Latch Replacement - Rear Upper
FOLDING TOP LATCH REPLACEMENT - REAR UPPERREMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Cycle the folding top open 100 mm (4 in).
2. Stop the folding top at this point.
3. Remove the front headliner.
4. Disconnect the folding top latch linkage from the latch striker.
5. Using a grease pencil or suitable marking device, mark the location of the fasteners to the folding top upper rear latch.
6. Remove the folding top rear upper latch fasteners.
7. Remove the folding top rear upper latch from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the folding top latch into the vehicle.
2. Install the folding top latch fasteners. Hand tighten only.
3. Align the folding top latch to the alignment marks.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Note in Service Precautions.
Tighten
Tighten the folding top latch fasteners to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
4. Connect the folding top latch linkage to the folding top latch striker.
5. Close the folding top.
6. Install the front headliner.
7. Inspect the folding top for proper orientation.