Folding Top Headlining Trim Panel Replacement

Folding Top Headlining Trim Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure

Important: Note the routing of the string fasteners located at the #5 bow prior to removal.






1. Position the folding top with the #1 and #5 bow up.
2. Release and fold back the folding top cover from the #1 and #5 bows. Refer to Folding Top Cover Replacement .




3. Remove the screws (1) securing the headliner retaining bracket and headliner to the #1 bow.




4. Remove the screws (1) securing the headliner retainer bracket (2) to the rear side rail on both sides.
5. Remove the headliner from the retainer bracket.




6. Drill out the rivet (1) securing the end of the string fastener to the #5 bow.




7. Slide the headliner material out of the #2,3 and 4 bows.



Installation Procedure





1. Slide the headliner material into the #2, 3, and 4 bows.

1. Start the material approximately 1 inch into the #2, 3 and 4 bows.
2. Slide the material simultaneously with in the bows to avoid binding.

2. Route the string fasteners as noted in the removal procedure.




3. Install a rivet (1) to secure the end of the string fastener to the #5 bow.




4. Install the headliner material into the headliner retainer bracket (2).
5. Position the bracket (2) and headliner to the rear side rail.
6. Install the screws (1-3) to secure the bracket and headliner to the rear side rail.

Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).





7. Position the headliner and bracket to the #1 bow.
8. Install the screws (1) to secure the headliner and bracket to the #1 bow.

Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).





9. Install the folding top cover. Refer to Folding Top Cover Replacement .
10. Ensure proper operation of the folding top.