For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
- Remove all related panels and components.
- Repair as much of the damage as possible to factory specifications. Refer to Rear Panel Opening and Door Opening in Dimensions - Body .
- Note the location and remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair in Paint/Coatings.
- Locate and drill out all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the new bracket.
- Remove the bracket fasteners from the folding top lock pillar.
- Verify the existence of structural weld-through adhesive. Refer to Structure Adhesive Identification . If necessary use a chisel to separate the roof bracket from the inner lock pillar.
- Remove the damaged bracket.
Caution: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: Refer to Foam Sound Deadeners Caution in the Preface section.
Important: Do not damage any inner panels or reinforcements.
Installation Procedure
- Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) plug weld holes in the service part as necessary at the locations noted from the original bracket.
- Replace the structural adhesive with an additional plug weld between the existing plug welds, where necessary.
- Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.
- Apply 3M® Weld-Thru coating P/N 05916 or equivalent to all mating surfaces.
- Position the bracket. Refer to Rear Panel Opening and Door Opening in Dimensions - Body .
- Plug weld accordingly.
- Clean and prepare all welded surfaces.
- Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair in Paint/Coatings.
- Paint the repair area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems in Paint/Coatings.
- Install the bracket fasteners to the folding top lock pillar.
- Install all related panels and components.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).
