Folding Top Headlining Trim Panel Replacement
Folding Top Headlining Trim Panel Replacement
Warning
Do not attempt to repair or alter the head impact energy-absorbing material glued to the headliner or to the garnish trims. If the material is damaged, replace the headliner and/or the garnish trim. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.
Removal Procedure
Note: Note the routing of the string fasteners located at the number five bow prior to removal.
1. Position the folding top with the number one and five bow up.
2. Remove the screws (1) securing the top cover compression seal panel and headliner to the number one bow.
3. Remove the front weatherstrips and retainers from the right and left sides.
4. Remove the folding top cover retain screws from the number one header bow retainer strip.
5. Remove the screw in each front corner of the headliner (1) and pull back the back the front edge of the top cover from the number one bow.
Note: If the vehicle has a power top, do the following :
6. Remove the folding top position switch and screw.
7. Remove the interior trim from the top of the B pillar.
Note: Mark the screw (1) for reinstalling in step 13 of the installation procedure.
8. Remove the screw (1) from the switch.
9. Remove the screw (1) from the left and right sides of the string holding the anti-glare screen. Fold the anti-glare screen over the top of the number five bow.
Note: Do Not remove the folding top rear counterbalance arm completely.
10. Disconnect the folding top rear counterbalance arm spring clips, lift the arm (1) up and out of the way.
11. Remove the three headliner retaining screws (1) and remove the retainer (2) from the left and right sides.
Note: Protect the rear compartment from drill shavings in this step.
12. Drill out the rivet (1) that holds the D-ring and metal P-clip from the left and right side.
13. Remove the screw (1) from the D-ring on the number five bow.
14. Remove the screw (1) holding the D-ring and the end from the lower corners.
15. Remove the screw (1) from the end of the string, under the convertible top.
16. Disconnect the rear defogger wires.
17. Remove the headliner by sliding it through the numbers 2, 3, and 4 bows. Slide the headliner material simultaneous.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the headliner material by sliding it into the the number 2, 3, and 4 bows.
1. Start the material approximately 1 inch into the number 2, 3 and 4 bows.
2. Slide the material simultaneously with in the bows to avoid binding.
2. Install the headliner material into the headliner retainer brackets (2).
3. position the bracket (2) and headliner to the rear side rail.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).
4. Install the screws (1) to the end of the string, under the convertible top.
Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (18 lb in).
5. Connect the rear defogger wires.
6. Install the screw (1) that attaches the end of the string from the headliner to the convertible top linkage. Note that this is the string with only a retainer at the end.
Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (18 lb in).
7. Install the screw (1) coming from the headliner , attach the D-ring (1) to the number five bow.
Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (18 lb in).
8. Install the screw (1) that attach the second D-ring and the end of the string to the convertible top linkage.
Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (18 lb in).
9. Grab the third D-ring and slide the metal ring over the string (refer to the lower arrow in the illustration.
Note: The orientation of the P-clip and the D-ring. They Must be in this position.
10. Attach the third D-ring and the P-clip to the convertible top linkage using a rivet (1).
11. Install the folding top rear counterbalance arm (1) and spring clips.
12. Install the string end from the anti-glare cover through the metal ring and attach the end with the screw (1).
Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (18 lb in).
Note: If the vehicle has a power top, do the following :
13. Install the folding top position switch and screw (1).
Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (18 lb in).
14. Install the interior trim to the top of the B pillar.
15. Install the folding top cover retain screws to the number one header bow retainer strip.
Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (18 lb in).
16. Install the screw in each front corner of the headliner (1) and pull the front edge of the top cover to the number one bow.
Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (18 lb in).
17. Fold the top cover over the number one bow and install the top cover compression seal panel retaining screws (1).
Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (18 lb in).
18. Install the front weatherstrips and retainers to the right and left sides.
Tighten the screws to 3 Nm (29 lb in).
19. Ensure proper operation.
1. Manually place the top in a closed position.
2. Observe the headliner as the top number one bow approaches the header.
3. If the headliner strings are binding or stretching STOP.
4. Check the headliner strings for proper routing.