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Folding Top Panel Latch Striker Replacement - Front

FOLDING TOP PANEL LATCH STRIKER REPLACEMENT - FRONT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Open the folding top 100 mm (4 in).
2. Remove the front headliner.




3. Disconnect the folding top rear upper latch linkage.




4. Remove the folding top panel striker fasteners.




5. Remove the folding top panel striker from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the folding top panel striker to the vehicle.




2. Install the folding top panel striker fasteners.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Note in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 12 N.m (106 lb in).




3. Connect the folding top rear upper latch linkage.
4. Install the front headliner.
5. Close the folding top.