Removable Hardtop Body Side Catch Assembly Replacement

Removable Hardtop Body Side Catch Assembly Replacement

NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Remove the roof from the body. Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

2. Remove the rear side trim. Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Seat Side Area

3. On the left side, detach and disconnect the connector (A), then detach the harness clip (B).

4. Remove the bolts (C, D), then remove the body side catch assembly (E).






5. Remove the lower clip (A) fastening the B-pillar outer weatherstrip (B) from outside of the front door opening. Make sure the center of the clip hole aligns with the center of the hole in the convertible top frame (C). If necessary, loosen the mounting bolt (D), and move the convertible top frame slightly until the holes align. Then tighten the bolt, and install the clip.

6. Grease the catch.

7. Reinstall the catch assembly (E) on the corner gusset (F) and the convertible top frame; tighten the bolts (G, H). On left side, reconnect the connector (I).

8. Reinstall all of the removed parts.