Removal And Installation

SOFT TOP


ROOF SEALING : Removal and Installation


FRONT RAIL WEATHER-STRIP

Removal





1. Operate soft top assembly as shown in the figure.





2. Disengage connection of front rail weather-strip end, slide downward, and remove.

Installation
Note the following items, and install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Perform door glass fixing adjustment. Adjustments.
- Perform leakage test. Water Leakage Test.

CENTER RAIL WEATHER-STRIP

Removal





1. Operate soft top assembly as shown in the figure.





2. Disengage connection of center weather-strip end, slide forward, and remove.

Installation
Note the following items, and install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Perform door glass fixing adjustment. Adjustments.
- Perform leakage test. Water Leakage Test.

REAR RAIL WEATHER-STRIP

Removal





1. Operate soft top assembly as shown in the figure.

CAUTION:
Storage lid assembly may close due to low oil pressure.
Always support storage lid assembly in the fully open position using a supporting block.
2. Remove cutout (A) of rear rail weather-strip (1) from stay portion (B) of soft top linkage assembly (2).






White arrow indicates Vehicle front






3. Disengage rear rail weather-strip fixing metal clip.
4. Disengage connection of rear rail weather-strip end and pull back (LH/RH).

Broken square indicates: Metal clip

5. Remove rear rail weather-strip from 5th bow.

Installation
1. Install rear rail weather-strip to 5th bow.
- Check that rear end of soft top cover outer (2) is fitted in 5th bow (1).
- Check that retainer (3) is installed to 5th bow as shown in the figure.





- Install rear rail weather-strip rear end to 5th bow.

NOTE:
- Apply soapy water to rear rail weather-strip rear end for smooth fitting.
- If rear rail weather-strip is not easily fitted to 5th bow, lightly tap the weather-strip using a rubber hammer and install.
2. Install rear rail weather-strip to rear rail weather-strip retainer (LH/RH).
3. Install cutout (A) of rear rail weather-strip (1) to stay portion (B) of soft top linkage assembly (2).






White arrow indicates Vehicle front

4. Install the removed parts.

CAUTION:
- Perform door glass fixing adjustment. Adjustments.
- Perform leakage test. Water Leakage Test.