Power Retractable Hardtop Removal/Installation

POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
- If the deck panel does not operate electrically, see "DECK PANEL MANUAL OPEN/CLOSE PROCEDURE" to open/close the deck panel. Procedures

1. Unlock the top lock.

2. Fully open the deck panel.

3. Cover both sides of the rear window glass with thick cloth to protect the window.

4. Remove the battery cover.

5. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See Removal and Replacement)

6. Remove the following parts:
a. Console Console Removal/Installation

b. Quarter trim Quarter Trim Removal/Installation

c. Scuff plate Scuff Plate Removal/Installation

d. Tire house trim Tire House Trim Removal/Installation

e. Aeroboard Service and Repair

f. Front seat back bar garnish Seat Back Bar Garnish Removal/Installation

g. Back trim Back Trim Removal/Installation

h. Seat belt upper anchor installation bolt Service and Repair

i. Power retractable hardtop link bracket Power Retractable Hardtop Link Bracket Removal/Installation

j. Cab-side weatherstrip Convertible Top Disassembly/Assembly

7. Disconnect the roof motor connectors.

8. Disconnect the rear window defroster connector.

9. Disconnect the roof motor limit switch connector.

10. Disconnect the power retractable hardtop drain hose. Power Retractable Hardtop Drain Hose Removal/Installation

11. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

12. Install in the reverse order of removal.









Bolt B Removal/Installation Note

1. Remove or install bolt B shown in the figure by inserting a hand from the deck panel opening.






Power Retractable hardtop Installation Note

1. Place the main bracket on the stud bolt so that the power retractable hardtop top lock is locked.

2. Install the power retractable hardtop without any gap (a) between the positioning surface of the main bracket and stud bolt, and tighten the bolt and nut.





Tightening torque
- 19-25 Nm {1.9-2.6 kgf-m, 14-18 ft-lbf}