Folding Top Latch Replacement - Side
FOLDING TOP LATCH REPLACEMENT - SIDEREMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Cycle the folding top open.
2. Remove the windshield upper garnish molding.
3. Remove the sunshade.
4. Remove the windshield pillar garnish.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector.
6. Using a grease pencil or suitable marking device, mark the location of the latch to the windshield header.
7. Disconnect the center latching motor linkage.
8. Remove the fasteners.
9. Remove the latch from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the latch to the vehicle.
2. Install the latch fasteners and hand tighten.
3. Align the latch to the alignment marks and tighten the fasteners.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 10 N.m (88 lb in).
4. Connect the electrical connector.
5. Connect the center latching motor linkage.
6. Install the windshield pillar garnish.
7. Install the sunshade.
8. Install the windshield upper garnish molding.
9. Cycle the folding top closed.
10. Inspect the folding top for proper operation.