Removal Procedure
- Manually open the folding top as shown in the illustration. Refer to
Folding Top Manual Operation .
The distance (A) from the windshield header to the leading edge of the folding top panel is 400 mm
(15.75 in).
- Place a protective covering over the interior of the vehicle and the adjacent body panels.
- Remove the weatherstrip from the weatherstrip retainer. Refer to
Folding Top Side Front Weatherstrip Replacement .
- Using a grease pencil, mark the location of the weatherstrip retainer to the folding top panel.
- Remove the weatherstrip retainer screws.
- Remove the weatherstrip retainer from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Position the weatherstrip retainer to the vehicle.
- Install the weatherstrip retainer screws. Do NOT tighten.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Alignment the weatherstrip retainer to the marks on the panel.
Tighten
Tighten the retainer screws to 3 N·m (27 lb in).
- Install the weatherstrip into the retainer. Refer to
Folding Top Side Front Weatherstrip Replacement .
- Remove the protective covering.
- Manually close the folding top. Refer to
Folding Top Manual Operation .
- Cycle the folding top under power through one complete cycle in both directions.
- Inspect the folding top for proper operation. Refer to
Power Folding Top Description and Operation .