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Roof Panel Trim







Roof Panel Trim

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Trim removal wedge (3409)

Removing





- Carefully remove luggage compartment light - 1 - from vehicle headliner - arrow - with (3409).

- Disconnect electrical connector.

- Remove the bolt - 2 -.





- Carefully pull roof panel trim - 1 - back from roof frame - arrows -.

Installation

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following:

Roof panel trim threaded holes must be cleaned of locking compound residue after removal. Otherwise, new screw could lock up when installed and shear off when removed again.

They can be cleaned with a thread cutter.

Replace self-locking screws.

Replace damaged spring clamps.

- Place roof panel trim so that clip contacts D-pillar trim and spring clamp contacts body cut-out.

- Slide on roof panel trim until spring clamp engages with a click.

Tightening Specifications





* Replace screw.