Front Roof Panel Removal/Installation

FRONT ROOF PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Fully open the deck panel.

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

3. Remove the battery cover.

4. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Removal and Replacement

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

b. Quarter trim Quarter Trim Removal/Installation

c. Scuff plate Service and Repair

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

k. Power retractable hardtop Power Retractable Hardtop Removal/Installation
NOTE:
1 Verify the number of shims because it differs depending on the installation position.

6. When removing the front roof panel, place the positioning mark by affixing masking tape on the roof link and front roof panel.






7. Remove the tabs A and hook B.






8. Remove the cover.

9. Remove the bolts and washers.

10. Remove the shims.

11. Remove the front roof panel.

12. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Front Roof Panel Installation Note

1. Install the shim according to the number verified prior to removal.

2. Align the alignment marks placed before the front roof panel removal and install the front roof panel.

3. Refer to POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP ADJUSTMENT and verify that the gap and height difference between the front roof panel and middle roof panel are within the specifications. Adjust the power retractable hardtop if necessary. Power Retractable Hardtop Adjustment