Folding Top Cover Replacement

Folding Top Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the screws (1) from the top retainer.

2. Remove the compression seal panel from the number 1 bow. Refer to Folding Top Seal Compression Panel Replacement Folding Top Seal Compression Panel Replacement.

3. Remove both side rail weatherstrips and retainers.

4. Remove the tension cable. Refer to Folding Top Cover Side Tension Cable Replacement Folding Top Cover Side Tension Cable Replacement.

5. Remove the top material from the number 5 bow.

6. Disconnect rear window heated glass electrical connection.

7. Pull top material out of the number 2, 3 and 4 bows.

Installation Procedure





1. Slide the top cover through the roof bows (2, 3, 4).

2. Attach the rear window electrical connector.

3. Attach the top cover to the number 5 (5) bow by pressing seam into the number 5 bow groove.

4. Install tension cable. Refer to Folding Top Cover Side Tension Cable Replacement Folding Top Cover Side Tension Cable Replacement.

5. Install both side rail weatherstrips and retainers.





Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

6. Install the screws (1) to the top retainer.

Tighten the screw to 2 Nm (18 lb in).

7. Install compression seal panel. Refer to Folding Top Seal Compression Panel Replacement Folding Top Seal Compression Panel Replacement.