Folding Top Cover Replacement

Folding Top Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the screws (1) from the top retainer.
2. Remove the compression seal panel from the number 1 bow. Refer to Folding Top Seal Compression Panel Replacement (Folding Top Seal Compression Panel Replacement) .
3. Remove both side rail weatherstrips and retainers.
4. Remove the tension cable. Refer to Folding Top Cover Side Tension Cable Replacement (Folding Top Cover Side Tension Cable Replacement) .
5. Remove the top material from the number 5 bow.
6. Disconnect rear window heated glass electrical connection.
7. Pull top material out of the number 2, 3 and 4 bows.



Installation Procedure





1. Slide the top cover through the roof bows (2, 3, 4).
2. Attach the rear window electrical connector.
3. Attach the top cover to the number 5 (5) bow by pressing seam into the number 5 bow groove.
4. Install tension cable. Refer to Folding Top Cover Side Tension Cable Replacement (Folding Top Cover Side Tension Cable Replacement) .
5. Install both side rail weatherstrips and retainers.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

6. Install the screws (1) to the top retainer.

Tighten the screw to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

7. Install compression seal panel. Refer to Folding Top Seal Compression Panel Replacement (Folding Top Seal Compression Panel Replacement) .