Folding Top Replacement (Power Top)

Folding Top Replacement (Power Top)

Removal Procedure

Important: The power folding top is serviced as a complete assembly. Folding top cover, frame, hydraulic pump and folding top control module are all included in the service part assembly.







1. Position the #1 bow and the #5 bow in an up position.
2. Open the folding top stowage lid.
3. Disconnect the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (6.0L) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (7.0L) (Service and Repair) .
4. Remove the stowage compartment carpet. Refer to Rear Compartment Rear Center Trim Panel Carpet Replacement (Service and Repair) .
5. Disconnect the rear defogger electrical connections at the seat belt tower.




6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the hydraulic pump bracket.
7. Disconnect the stowage lid hydraulic cylinders from the hinge. Refer to Folding Top Cylinder Replacement (Service and Repair) .




8. Open the fold-over clips (1) that retain the electrical harness and hydraulic hoses to the floor.
9. Remove folding top control module. Refer to Folding Top Control Module Replacement (Service and Repair) .




10. Remove the hydraulic pump nuts (1).




11. Remove the folding top pillar bracket bolts with an assistant.
12. With an assistant, slide the top slightly up and then rearward and out of the pivot bracket.
13. Remove the folding top assembly.



Installation Procedure





1. With an assistant, position the folded top to the vehicle with the top resting on the pivot bracket pin.
2. Insert a drift pin into the alignment hole (1) to align bolt holes.




3. Remove the drift pin.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

4. Install the folding top bolts to the body in the mandatory sequence 1,2,3.

Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).





5. Install the hydraulic pump nuts (1).

Tighten the nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).





6. Install the folding top control module. Refer to Folding Top Control Module Replacement (Service and Repair) .
7. Install the folding top stowage lid hydraulic cylinders. Refer to Folding Top Cylinder Replacement (Service and Repair) .
8. Install the electrical harness and hydraulic hose fold-over clips (1) to the floor. Fold the clips over to retain the electrical harness and hydraulic hoses.
9. Connect the electrical connector to the hydraulic pump.
10. Connect the rear defogger electrical connections.
11. Install the rear compartment carpet. Refer to Rear Compartment Rear Center Trim Panel Carpet Replacement (Service and Repair) .
12. Connect the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (6.0L) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (7.0L) (Service and Repair) .
13. Close and latch the top.
14. Inspect the top for proper operation. Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation (Power Folding Top Description and Operation) .
15. Water test the folding top.