Folding Top Stowage Compartment Lid Hinge Replace

FOLDING TOP STOWAGE COMPARTMENT LID HINGE REPLACE

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Cycle the folding top stowage compartment lid open.
2. Stop the cycle before the stowage compartment lid closes.
3. Place a protective covering on all adjacent body panels to protect the painted surfaces.
4. Remove the folding top stowage lid.
5. Remove the folding top stowage lid lift cylinder from the hinges.
6. Lay the lift cylinder in the folding top stowage area.

IMPORTANT: Take care not to scratch the painted surfaces.




7. With a grease pencil or suitable marking device, mark the folding top stowage lid hinges to the body.
8. Raise the folding top to the header for clearance.




9. Remove the folding top stowage lid hinge fasteners.




10. Remove the folding top stowage lid hinge from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. With the folding top in its raised position, install the folding top stowage lid hinge to the body.




2. Install the folding top stowage lid hinge fasteners. Hand tighten only.
3. Align the folding top stowage lid hinge to the alignment marks.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the folding top stowage lid hinge fasteners to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

4. Reconnect the folding top stowage lid lift cylinder to the folding top stowage lid hinge. Refer to Folding Top Stowage Compartment Lid Hydraulic Cylinder Replacement.
5. Install the folding top stowage lid onto the vehicle.
6. Remove the protective coverings from the vehicle.
7. Cycle the folding top and inspect for proper operation.