Folding Top Side Front Weatherstrip Retainer Replacement

Folding Top Side Front Weatherstrip Retainer Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Manually open the folding top as shown in the illustration. Refer to Folding Top Manual Operation (Folding Top Manual Operation) .
The distance (A) from the windshield header to the leading edge of the folding top panel is 400 mm (15.75 in).
2. Place a protective covering over the interior of the vehicle and the adjacent body panels.
3. Remove the weatherstrip from the weatherstrip retainer. Refer to Folding Top Side Front Weatherstrip Replacement (Folding Top Side Front Weatherstrip Replacement) .




4. Using a grease pencil, mark the location of the weatherstrip retainer to the folding top panel.
5. Remove the weatherstrip retainer screws.
6. Remove the weatherstrip retainer from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. Position the weatherstrip retainer to the vehicle.
2. Install the weatherstrip retainer screws. Do NOT tighten.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

3. Alignment the weatherstrip retainer to the marks on the panel.

Tighten the retainer screws to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

4. Install the weatherstrip into the retainer. Refer to Folding Top Side Front Weatherstrip Replacement (Folding Top Side Front Weatherstrip Replacement) .
5. Remove the protective covering.
6. Manually close the folding top. Refer to Folding Top Manual Operation (Folding Top Manual Operation) .
7. Cycle the folding top under power through one complete cycle in both directions.
8. Inspect the folding top for proper operation. Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation (Power Folding Top Description and Operation) .