Folding Top Panel Replacement - Front
FOLDING TOP PANEL REPLACEMENT - FRONTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Cycle the folding top stowage compartment lid open.
CAUTION: When servicing any part of the folding top, ensure hands are clear of the folding top side rails while the folding top is in motion. Serious personal injury can occur if caution is not used.
2. Stop the cycle after the folding top panel has unlatched from the windshield header.
3. Place a protective covering over the interior of the vehicle and the adjacent body panels.
4. Remove the front headliner.
5. Remove the folding top rear upper latch linkage.
6. Using a grease pencil or suitable marking device, mark the location of the folding top panel fasteners to the side rail for alignment. Also mark the location of the top panel to the side rail for alignment.
7. Remove the folding top panel fasteners.
8. With the aid of an assistant, remove the folding top panel from the vehicle.
DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
1. Remove the folding top front latch striker.
2. Remove the weatherstrip.
3. Remove the weatherstrip retainers.
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
1. Install the weatherstrip retainers.
2. Install the weatherstrip.
3. Install the folding top front latch striker.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. With the aid of an assistant, install the folding top panel onto the vehicle.
2. Install the folding top panel fasteners. Hand tighten the fasteners.
3. Align the fasteners to the alignment marks on the side rails.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Note in Service Precautions.
Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
4. Install the folding top rear upper latch linkage.
5. Cycle the folding top to latch the front panel to the windshield header.
6. Verify that the folding top panel is properly aligned.
7. Adjust the folding top panel if necessary. Refer to Folding Top Panel Adjustment - Front.
8. Cycle the folding top open to release the front panel from the windshield header.
9. Install the headliner.
10. Remove the protective covering.
11. Inspect the folding top for proper operation.