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For 1990-2009 cars only

Warning: Do not attempt to repair or alter the head impact energy-absorbing material glued to the headliner or to the garnish trims. If the material is damaged, replace the headliner and/or the garnish trim. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1810181  Size: SH
  1. Remove the folding top cover. Refer to Folding Top Cover Replacement.
  2. Drill out the rivets as follows:
  3. 2.1. Rear rail seal retainer support panel, 4 rivets per side (2).
    2.2. Number 4 bow, one rivet per side (3).

    Object Number: 1810183  Size: SH
    2.3. Remove the rivet from the balance link, one per side (1).
    2.4. Remove the headliner screws from the number 1 bow.
    2.5. Disengage the J-hooks from the number 3 and 4 bows of the headliner.
    2.6. Remove the plastic retainer to the number 4 bow.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Install the headliner screws to the number 1 bow and tighten to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  2. Object Number: 1810183  Size: SH
  3. Install the rivet to the balance link, one per side (1).

  4. Object Number: 1810181  Size: SH
  5. Install the rivets as follows:
  6. 3.1. Rear rail seal retainer support panel, 4 rivets per side (2).
    3.2. Number 4 bow, one rivet per side (3).
  7. Engage the J-hook to the number 3 and 4 bows to the headliner.
  8. Install the folding top cover. Refer to Folding Top Cover Replacement.