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Engine Cover/Roof Cover

Engine Cover/Roof Cover

Removal

NOTE:
- Take care not to scratch the body.
- Open the rear hatch.

1. Open the engine cover, and support it with the support rod. Disconnect the roof holder switch connector, remove the nut, then remove the ground wire.






NOTE: If necessary, remove the roof switch sub-harness.




2. Remove the support rod from the engine cover. Remove the bolts, than remove the engine cover.
3. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

NOTE:
- Make sure the roof holder switch connector is connected properly.
- If necessary, turn the engine cover edge cushions to make the engine cover fit flush with the body.

Replacement

NOTE:
- Take care not to scratch the body.
- Open the rear hatch.

Roof cover (Engine cover) removal:




1. Open the roof cover, remove the nuts, then remove the roof cover.

NOTE: After installing the roof cover, adjust the roof cover latch by using shims to make the roof cover lock securely.




2. If removing the engine cover, remove the ground wire, disconnect the roof holder switch connector, then detach the harness clip from the left side. Remove the nuts, then remove the engine cover.

3. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure

NOTE: Make sure the roof cover opens properly and locks securely.

Opener/Latch/Opener Cable/Hook Stop/Roof Stop Bracket Removal:




1. Open the engine cover. Remove the screws, then remove the support rod bracket. Remove the push nuts, then remove the engine cover insulator.




2. Remove the roof cover latch, roof cover opener and roof cover opener cable from the engine cover.

NOTE: Take care not to bend the roof cover opener cable.







3. Remove the roof stop brackets and hook stops from the engine cover.




4. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

NOTE:
- Make sure the roof cover opens properly and locks securely.
- Make sure the roof fits on the engine cover securely.