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Roof Side Lock Unit Replacement

Roof Side Lock Unit

Replacement

CAUTION: To prevent damage, place the roof on an appropriate pad.

1. Remove the roof.
2. Remove:
- Roof front trim
- Roof side trim
- Roof side seal
- Roof side retainer

3. Install the roof side lock handle.
4. Turn the roof side lock handle to the locked position.
5. Remove the nuts and rear roof holder, then remove the roof side lock unit. Remove the roof side lock handle.






NOTE: Take care not to bend the lock pins.




6. If necessary, remove the roof side hook.
7. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

NOTE:
- Grease the location indicated by the arrow and the lock pins.
- Make sure the roof side lock works smoothly.
- Install the roof side retainer and roof side seal properly as described on.
- Before installing the roof trim, install the roof on the body, then check that the seals fit flush.
If necessary, align the roof side seals by adjusting the roof side lock unit.
- Check that the door glass contacts the seals evenly.
- Check for water leaks.