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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1286888  Size: SH
  1. Cycle the folding top to the open position.
  2. Remove the upper garnish trim. Refer to Rear Upper Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  3. Remove the passenger side lock pillar trim. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  4. Remove the passenger seat. Refer to Driver and Passenger Seat Replacement in Seats.
  5. Remove the center console. Refer to Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

  6. Object Number: 1302499  Size: SH
  7. Remove all electrical connectors from the body rear accessory compartment.
  8. Lift the center console bracket upward and lay the center console bracket on its side in the passenger compartment.

  9. Object Number: 1302289  Size: SH
  10. Remove the body rear compartment fasteners.

  11. Object Number: 1302286  Size: SH
  12. Remove the body rear compartment from the vehicle.
  13. If replacing the body rear accessories compartment, perform steps 11-17.
  14. Remove the amplifier. Refer to Radio Speaker Amplifier Replacement in Entertainment.
  15. Remove the folding top control panel module. Refer to Folding Top Control Module Replacement .

  16. Object Number: 1363437  Size: SH
  17. Remove the electrical connector from the daytime running lamps (DRL) resistor (2).
  18. Remove the fastener (1).
  19. Remove the DRL resistor from the body accessories compartment.

  20. Object Number: 1363434  Size: SH
  21. Release the locking tabs from the rear relay block (1).

  22. Object Number: 1363449  Size: SH
  23. Remove the rear relay block from the body accessories compartment.

Installation Procedure

  1. If replacing the body rear accessories compartment perform steps 2-7.

  2. Object Number: 1363449  Size: SH
  3. Install the rear relay block to the body accessories compartment.
  4. Install the DRL resistor to the body accessories compartment.
  5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1363437  Size: SH
  6. Install the fastener (1) to the DRL.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the fastener to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  8. Install the electrical connector to the DRL resistor (2).
  9. Install the folding top control panel module. Refer to Folding Top Control Module Replacement .
  10. Install the amplifier. Refer to Radio Speaker Amplifier Replacement in Entertainment.

  11. Object Number: 1302286  Size: SH
  12. Install the body rear compartment to the vehicle.

  13. Object Number: 1302289  Size: SH
  14. Install the body rear compartment fasteners.
  15. Tighten
    Tighten the body rear compartment fasteners to 10 N·m (88 lb in).


    Object Number: 1302499  Size: SH
  16. Install all the electrical connectors into the body rear accessory compartment.
  17. Install the center console. Refer to Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  18. Install the passenger seat. Refer to Driver and Passenger Seat Replacement in Seats.
  19. Install the passenger side lock pillar trim. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  20. Install the upper garnish trim. Refer to Rear Upper Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  21. Close the folding top.
  22. Inspect the folding top for proper operation. Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation .