Hard Top: Adjustments

Roof Lift Off Panel Adjustment

Removal Procedure

The roof lift-off window is adjustable within the lift-off window opening. The roof lift-off windows are adjusted up and down by adding or removing backing plates (4). Inboard/outboard and fore-and-aft travel is adjusted by loosening bolts/screws (2) and repositioning the front and rear strikers (1,3) as necessary. Adjustments should be made to get a flush fit of the roof lift-off window to the roof.




1. Remove roof lift-off window.
2. Remove windshield side upper garnish molding.
3. Remove quarter trim finish panel bolts/screws.
4. Remove quarter inner trim finish panel extension to access rear striker (3).
5. Loosen bolts/screws (2).

Adjustment Procedure

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

1. Adjust front and rear striker (1, 3) according to the following:

* For up and down adjustment, add or remove backing plates (4) as necessary.
* For inboard/outboard adjustment, move front or rear striker (1, 3) in or out as necessary.
* For fore and aft adjustment, move front or rear striker (1, 3) fore or aft as necessary.

Once strikers are positioned, torque bolts/screws (2, 3) to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

2. Install roof lift-off panel window and inspect for proper fit.
3. Remove roof lift-off windows once satisfactory fit is accomplished. If windows still do not fit satisfactorily, examine weatherstrip installation and repeat adjustment procedure.

Installation Procedure




1. Install quarter inner trim finish panel extension.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install quarter trim finish panel bolts/screws.

Tighten the quarter trim finish panel bolts/screws to 1.7 N.m (15 lb in).

3. Install windshield side upper garnish molding.
4. Install roof lift-off window.