Folding Top Panel Replacement - Front

Folding Top Panel Replacement - Front

Removal Procedure


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.

1. Cycle the folding top stowage compartment lid open.
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. Refer to Retractable Roof Headliner Front Trim Panel Replacement (Retractable Roof Headliner Front Trim Panel Replacement) in Interior Trim.




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. Refer to Folding Top Panel Latch Striker Replacement - Front (Folding Top Panel Latch Striker Replacement - Front) .
2. Remove the weatherstrip. Refer to Folding Top Front Panel Weatherstrip Replacement (Folding Top Front Panel Weatherstrip Replacement) .
3. Remove the weatherstrip retainers. Refer to Folding Top Weatherstrip Retainer Replacement - Side Front (Folding Top Weatherstrip Retainer Replacement - Side Front) .



Assembly Procedure





1. Install the weatherstrip retainers. Refer to Folding Top Weatherstrip Retainer Replacement - Side Front (Folding Top Weatherstrip Retainer Replacement - Side Front) .
2. Install the weatherstrip. Refer to Folding Top Front Panel Weatherstrip Replacement (Folding Top Front Panel Weatherstrip Replacement) .
3. Install the folding top front latch striker. Refer to Folding Top Panel Latch Striker Replacement - Front (Folding Top Panel Latch Striker Replacement - Front) .



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.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Align the fasteners to the alignment marks on the side rails.

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 (Folding Top Panel Adjustment - Front) .
8. Cycle the folding top open to release the front panel from the windshield header.
9. Install the headliner. Refer to Retractable Roof Headliner Front Trim Panel Replacement (Retractable Roof Headliner Front Trim Panel Replacement) in Interior Trim.
10. Remove the protective covering.
11. Inspect the folding top for proper operation. Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation.