Folding Top Headlining Trim Panel Replacement

Folding Top Headlining Trim Panel Replacement

Warning

Do not attempt to repair or alter the head impact energy-absorbing material glued to the headliner or to the garnish trims. If the material is damaged, replace the headliner and/or the garnish trim. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the folding top cover. Refer to Folding Top Cover Replacement (Folding Top Cover Replacement).
2. Drill out the rivets as follows:

1. Rear rail seal retainer support panel, 4 rivets per side (2).
2. Number 4 bow, one rivet per side (3).




3. Remove the rivet from the balance link, one per side (1).
4. Remove the headliner screws from the number 1 bow.
5. Disengage the J-hooks from the number 3 and 4 bows of the headliner.
6. Remove the plastic retainer to the number 4 bow.

Installation Procedure

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

1. Install the headliner screws to the number 1 bow and tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb in).




2. Install the rivet to the balance link, one per side (1).




3. Install the rivets as follows:

1. Rear rail seal retainer support panel, 4 rivets per side (2).
2. Number 4 bow, one rivet per side (3).

4. Engage the J-hook to the number 3 and 4 bows to the headliner.
5. Install the folding top cover. Refer to Folding Top Cover Replacement (Folding Top Cover Replacement).