Removal

SLIDING ROOF / CONVERTIBLE: FRONT REMOVABLE ROOF WEATHERSTRIP: REMOVAL

1. OPEN METALTOP ROOF Removal

2. REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY LH Removal

3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH Removal

4. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal

5. REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY RH Removal

6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH Removal

7. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH Removal

8. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY Removal

9. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER (for LH Side) Removal

10. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH Removal

11. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER (for LH Side) Removal

12. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER (for RH Side) Removal

13. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH Removal

14. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER (for RH Side) Removal

15. REMOVE FRONT ROOF PROTECTOR LH Removal

16. REMOVE FRONT ROOF PROTECTOR RH Removal

17. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR (w/ Rain Sensor) Removal

18. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER Removal

19. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY Removal

20. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR UPPER COVER ASSEMBLY LH Removal

21. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR UPPER COVER ASSEMBLY RH Removal

22. REMOVE FRONT REMOVABLE ROOF WEATHERSTRIP

(a) Using a clip remover, disengage the 4 clips

(b) Remove the 2 screws.

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23. REMOVE FRONT ROOF SIDE RAIL WEATHERSTRIP RETAINER LH

(a) Remove the 5 screws and roof side rail weatherstrip retainer LH.

24. REMOVE FRONT ROOF SIDE RAIL WEATHERSTRIP RETAINER RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.