Folding Top Headlining Trim Panel Replacement
Folding Top Headlining Trim Panel Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Position the top with the #1 bow and the #5 bow up and secure top with a strap.
2. Remove the screws (1) securing the top cover compression seal panel and headliner to the number one bow.
3. Remove the front weatherstrips and retainers from the right and left sides.
4. Remove the five folding top cover retaining screws from the #1 header bow and remove the retainer.
5. Remove the screw in each front corner of the headliner (1) and pull back the back the front edge of the top cover from the number one bow.
6. If the vehicle has a power folding top, do the following: To gain access to the folding top switch, remove the interior trim at the top of the B pillar. Remove the screw (1) from the switch and set aside.
Note:
The callouts noted above, along with those in the graphic that follows, designate the order AND position of the long headliner string D-ring installation. Note that the installation begins with the D-ring furthest from the end eyelet.
7. The graphic above and the graphic below are general references to help with correct position and order of installation of the D-rings 1,2,3 on the long headliner string, along with the proper routing of the headliner and anti-glare cover strings
Note:
The above graphic is a view from the right rear of the folding top, with the top in CLOSED position. The headliner and top cover have been partially cut away for illustration purposes. The left side would mirror the right.
8. Key to cover strings graphic:
1. The 4 designates the anti-glare cover string which has a single eyelet at the end.
2. The string 5 designates the longer headliner string which contains three D-rings, along with an eyelet
3. The 6 color designates the shorter headliner string which has a single eyelet at the end.
4. The callouts show the installation position of the D-rings, as well as the order they are installed
Note:
The anti-glare screen strings are routed through a D-ring that is riveted to the #5 bow, on each side. It is NOT necessary to remove these rivets/D-rings for headliner replacement. After removal of the retaining screws, the end eyelet of each anti-glare string must be fed back through the D-rings. This can be accomplished by slightly opening up the diameter of the D-ring to allow the eyelet to pass through
9. Remove the screw (1) from the right and left sides of the string holding the anti-glare screen string 4 to the rear side rail. Fold the anti-glare screen over the top of the number 5 bow.
10. Disconnect the folding top #5 bow link arm pins/spring clips and set the arms (1) aside.
Note:
That the retainer bracket's bottom screw also retains the long headliner string's second D-ring and end eyelet, on each side.
11. Remove the three headliner retaining screws (1) and remove the retainer (2) from the left and right sides.
12. Start removing the long headliner string 5 by removing the screw (1) from the first D-ring on the underside of the #5 bow, on the right and left side.
13. Next, remove the screw holding the second D-ring and the string's end eyelet (position 2 above) to the rear side rail, from the right and left side.
Note:
After removal of the third D-ring, slide the metal key ring (1) off the string and retain for installation of the new headliner.
14. Remove the third D-ring (position 3 above) from the right and left side.
Note:
Vehicles built prior to March 15, 2008 have the first design side rail links shown, has a rivet (1) securing a D-ring (2) and a metal P-clip (3). Complete steps 17.1 and 17.2.
15. First Design Side Rail Link.
Note:
Vehicles built after March 15, 2008 are a second design that have a larger metal casting side rail link with a screw (1) securing the D-ring (2), and no P-clip. Second design vehicles, begin with step 17.3
16. Second Design Side Rail Link.
17. Protect the rear compartment from drill shavings and do the following:
1. Drill out the rivet, Figure 3 (1), holding the third D-ring and metal P-clip on the right and left side. Retain the P-clips.
2. Proceed to step # 18.
3. Remove the screw, Figure 4 (1) from the third D-ring (2) on the right and left side.
Note:
Temporarily lowering the #1 bow will allow for easier access to the short headliner string attachment screw locations.
18. Remove the screw (1) holding the end eyelet of the short headliner string (6) to the inboard side of the side rail links from the right and left side. Disconnect the rear defroster wiring harness.
19. Remove the headliner by sliding it through the #2, #3 and #4 roof bows. Slide the material simultaneously within the bows in order to avoid binding.
Installation Procedure
1. To install the headliner slide the material into the #2, #3, and #4 bows. Slide the material simultaneously within the bows to avoid binding.
2. Install the headliner material into the headliner retainer brackets (2).
3. Position the bracket (2) and the headliner to the rear side rail.
Note:
Install only the top two retainer bracket screws to each side, at this time. The bottom screws, which also retain the long headliner string, will be attached later during step 21.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.
4. Install the screws (1) to secure the bracket and headliner to the rear side rail.
Tighten the bolts to 2 Nm (18 lb in).
Note:
Ensure that the D-ring is pointed toward the interior of the vehicle, as shown above.
5. Starting with the long headliner string callout 5, take the D-ring (1) furthest from the end eyelet and attach it to the underside of the #5 bow, on the right and left side.
Note:
Ensure that the orientation of the D-ring and eyelet are as shown above and that the string is routed on the outboard side of the rear counterbalance link.
6. Attach the second D-ring and the end eyelet of the string to the bottom screw location of the headliner retainer bracket (position 2 shown above), on the right and left side.
Tighten the bolts to 2 Nm (18 lb in).
Note:
For illustration purposes, the third D-ring and metal key ring are shown outside the vehicle. When actually doing this step, the end eyelet (hanging down in the above graphic) and the second D-ring will already be attached.
Note:
Whether first or second design, when attaching the third D-ring, ensure that the string is routed underneath the rear counterbalance link.
7. On the right and left side, grab the third D-ring (3), slide the metal ring (black arrow) over the string, and attach the D-ring to the side rail link using the appropriate procedure below. For first design vehicles, complete step 8 for second design vehicles, begin with step 9.
Note:
If the P-clip is not on the new headliner string, install the ones retained from the original headliner.
Note:
Prior to securing the rivet, ensure that the short headliner string 6 is routed through the P-clip and that the D-ring and P-clip are in the proper orientation. The P-clip should point to the outside of the vehicle and the D-ring should point forward.
8. Attach the third D-ring (2) and the P-clip (3) to the side rail link using a rivet (1), on the right and left side.
Note:
Though not attached yet, the anti-glare cover string 4 is shown in the above graphic for illustration purposes. This helps show the proper orientation of the D-ring and the metal key ring, when the top is in closed position.
Note:
The short headliner string 6 must be routed through the third D-ring (1) of the longer string. This is easier to do PRIOR to attaching the third D-ring and can be accomplished by slightly opening up the diameter of the D-ring to allow the short string's end eyelet to pass through.
9. Attach the screw that retains the third D-ring (1) to the side rail link, on the right and left side. Ensure that the D-ring is pointed to the front of the vehicle, as shown above.
Tighten the bolts to 2 Nm (18 lb in).
10. Prior to attaching the end eyelets, ensure that the short headliner string 6 is routed through the P-clip (design one) or fed through the third D-ring (1) of the long headliner string (design two, shown above).
Note:
Temporarily lowering the #1 bow will allow for easier access to the short headliner string attachment screw locations.
11. Install the screw (1) that attaches the end eyelet of the short headliner string 6 to the inboard side of side rail link, on the right and left side.
Tighten the bolts to 2 Nm (18 lb in).
12. Reconnect the rear defroster wiring harness.
Note:
Prior to installing the #5 bow link arms, lower the #1 and #5 bow to normal closed position and inspect the headliner for proper string routing and tension
Note:
When installing the #5 bow link arms, ensure that the long headliner string is routed above the arms.
13. Install the folding top #5 bow link arms (1) and pins/spring clips.
14. Route the anti-glare cover string 4 under the #5 bow link arms, through the eyelet on the #5 bow (right arrow), through the metal key ring and then attach the screw (1) holding the end eyelet to the rear side rail, on the right and left side.
Tighten the bolts to 2 Nm (18 lb in).
15. Install the folding top position switch and screw (1) if equipped and the interior trim to the top of the "B pillar.
Tighten the bolts to 2 Nm (18 lb in).
16. Install the headliner retainer and five screws to the #1 bow.
Tighten the bolts to 2 Nm (18 lb in).
17. Install the screw in each front corner of the headliner (1)
Tighten the bolts to 2 Nm (18 lb in).
18. Fold the top cover over the number one bow and install the top cover compression seal panel retaining screws (1).
Tighten the bolts to 2 Nm (18 lb in).
19. Install the front weatherstrips and retainers to the right and left sides.
Tighten the bolts to 6 Nm (53 lb in).
20. Ensure proper operation.
21. Manually place the top in a closed position.
22. Observe the headliner as the top number one bow approaches the header.
23. If the headliner strings are binding or stretching STOP.
24. Check the headliner strings for proper routing.