Folding Top Side Rail

Important:
When removing the weatherstrip and weatherstrip retainer in the next steps, it may be necessary to use an adhesive remover such as 3M(R) General Purpose Adhesive Gleaner # 08984, or equivalent. For additional removal and reinstallation information on folding top roof side rail weatherstrip, retainer and garnish molding, see Section 10-9 of the appropriate Service Manual.

2. Carefully remove the folding top roof side rail weatherstrip.

3. Remove screws and carefully remove the folding top side rail weatherstrip retainer.

4. Remove screws and remove the folding top side rail garnish molding.

Important:
When removing the shoulder bolts in the next step, it is important that the alignment of the linkage be maintained.

5. Remove one shoulder bolt and washer at a time and discard.

6. Using a small flat-bladed screwdriver, carefully remove the brass bushing from the linkage and discard.

7. Carefully install and hold new brass bushing in place.

Important:
The new shoulder bolt to be installed in the next step is a tri-lobular design and does not require any thread-locker material or compound.

8. Assemble one new washer and shoulder bolt and reinstall.

Tighten

Tighten to 16-19 N.m (142-168 lb in.).

9. Reinstall folding top side rail garnish molding and tighten screws to 5 N.m (44 lb in.).

10. Reinstall folding top side rail weatherstrip retainer and tighten screws to 1.3 N.m (12 lb in.).

11. Inspect and remove any old weatherstrip adhesive from the folding top side rail weatherstrip.

12. Apply new weatherstrip adhesive such as 3M(R) # 08011, or equivalent, to the weatherstrip as necessary and reinstall in folding top side rail weatherstrip retainer.

13. Repeat procedure on opposite side of vehicle.