Folding Top Side Rail Assembly Replacement

FOLDING TOP SIDE RAIL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Cycle the folding top stowage lid open.
2. Stop the cycle before the folding top panel is unlatched from the windshield header.
3. Place a protective cover on all adjacent body panels and quarter panels.
4. Remove the stowage compartment lid assembly.
5. Cycle the folding top until the front panel is unlatched from the windshield header.
6. Remove the front headliner.
7. Remove the side headliners.
8. Remove the front folding top panel.
9. Remove the rear folding top panel.




10. Using a grease pencil or suitable marking device, mark alignment marks onto the bulkhead for realignment.
11. Remove the necessary zip-ties to aid in removal of the folding top side rail assembly.
12. Remove the lock pillar inner trim.




13. Remove the folding top side rail fasteners.




14. Carefully lift the folding top side rail assembly upward to access the main lifting cylinder.
15. Disconnect the folding top lifting cylinder from the side rail assembly.
16. Hold the down capture latch cable to prevent scratching any painted surfaces.




17. Remove the folding top side rail assembly from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the folding top side rail assembly into the vehicle.
2. Install the folding top lifting cylinder into the side rail assembly.




3. Install the folding top side rail fasteners. Hand tighten the fasteners.




4. Align the side rail to alignment marks on the bulkhead.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the folding top side rail fasteners to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

5. Install the lock pillar trim.
6. Route the down capture latch cable in the stowage compartment area.
7. Install the removed zip-ties for proper cable/hose routing.
8. Install the rear folding top panel into the vehicle.
9. Install the front folding top panel into the vehicle.
10. Install the side headliners.
11. Install the front headliner.
12. Install the stowage compartment lid assembly.
13. Inspect the folding top for proper operation.