Folding Top Stowage Compartment Closeout Panel Link Replacement

FOLDING TOP STOWAGE COMPARTMENT CLOSEOUT PANEL LINK REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Place the folding top in the closed position and open the rear compartment.

2. IMPORTANT: Note the position of the springs on the cable eyelet screws to ensure proper function of the stowage compartment closeout panels upon reassembly.

From the rear compartment remove the screws and springs which retain the roof retractable stowage compartment closeout panel actuator cable end eyelets to the right and left folding top side rail links. Refer to Roof Retractable Stowage Compartment Closeout Panel Actuator Cable Replacement.

3. Place the folding top in the service position. Refer to Folding Top Retaining Strap Installation Position.
4. Remove the right and left lock pillar upper garnish moldings.
5. Remove the rear end trim finish upper panel.




6. Remove the pins (1) and clips (2) retaining the folding top stowage compartment closeout panel link drive rod to the right and left folding top side rail link arms.




7. Remove the bolts (1) retaining the right and left folding top stowage compartment closeout panel link upper brackets (2) to the stowage compartment panel link assembly.
8. Remove the rear compartment front trim panel.

9. IMPORTANT: Mark/index the position of the folding top stowage compartment closeout panel link assembly to the right and left side rail links before removing the underside fasteners.




Remove the cable ties that secure the hydraulic hoses to the closeout panel link assembly.
10. From the rear compartment, remove the 4 underside bolts (1) which retain the stowage compartment closeout panel link assembly to the right and left side rail links.
11. Remove the stowage compartment closeout panel link assembly from the vehicle.
12. Remove the hinges (1) with the link arms and front compartment panel (2) side links with the cables and outer compartment panels and transfer to the new part.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the hinges (1) with the link arms and front compartment panel (2) side links with the cables and outer compartment panels.
2. Position the stowage compartment closeout panel link assembly to the vehicle, noting the previously marked position to the side rail links.

3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice.




Install the 4 underside bolts (1) which retain the stowage compartment closeout panel link assembly to the right and left side rail links.

Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

4. Install the cable ties that secure the hydraulic hoses to the closeout panel link assembly.
5. Install the rear compartment front trim panel.




6. Install the bolts (1) retaining the right and left folding top stowage compartment closeout panel link upper brackets (2) to the stowage compartment panel link assembly.

Tighten the bolts to 5 N.m (44 lb in).




7. Install the pins (1) and clips (2) retaining the folding top stowage compartment closeout panel link drive rod to the right and left folding top side rail link arms.
8. Install the rear end trim finish upper panel.
9. Install the right and left lock pillar upper garnish moldings.
10. Remove the folding top retaining straps and manually move the folding top to the closed position with the front roof panel resting against the windshield header.




11. From the rear compartment, install the screws (1) and springs (2) which retain the roof retractable stowage compartment closeout panel actuator cable and eyelets to the folding top side rail links.

Tighten the bolts to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

12. Adjust front and front outer folding top storage compartment closeout panels and necessary. Refer to Folding Top Storage Compartment Closeout Panel Adjustment - Front and Folding Top Stowage Compartment Front Outer Closeout Panel Adjustment.