Lubricating the Lock Pins, Roof Seals, and Seat Panels [NEW]

(All models)

1. Place the roof panel upside down on a padded surface.

2. Use glass cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the dust off the front and rear roof seals and their mating surfaces on the roof panel.





3. Apply a thin coat of silicone grease to the front and rear seals (see REQUIRED MATERIALS). Rub the grease into the seals, and remove the excess with a soft cloth.





4. Remove the front trim panel.





5. Remove both lock handles and side trim panels.





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6. On both locks lubricate the four lock pin rod pivots and the center pivot with white lithium spray grease (see REQUIRED MATERIALS). Then apply a small amount of silicone grease to the two lock pins.

7. Reassemble the roof panel.





8. Apply a small amount of silicone grease to the inside of the front and rear lock receivers.

9. Reinstall the roof panel.

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10. Sit in the driver's seat, and listen for a creaking sound as you push against the seat-back and shift side-to-side. Also, listen for a creak from the empty passenger's seat while driving.





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11. If you hear a creak from the seats, apply a few drops of dishwashing liquid to a clean shop towel, and wipe the towel between

^ the folds of the seat base and the seat back,
^ the seat base and the bolsters, and
^ the seat-back and the bolsters.

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12. Wipe off the excess dishwashing liquid with a clean, dry shop towel.

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13. Test-drive the vehicle.

^ If the creak is gone, return the vehicle to the customer.

^ If you still hear the creak, perform the next procedure, Adjusting Door Glass Guide and Stops.