Hardtop - Roof Sags in The Middle

NUMBER: 23-18-00

GROUP: Body

DATE: May 5,2000

SUBJECT:
Hardtop Roof Sag

MODELS:
1999 - 2000 (TJ) Wrangler

OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves installing foam spacers on the hardtop.

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The hardtop roof may sag in the middle. This can cause accumulation of water in the middle of the roof after a rain.

DIAGNOSIS:
Inspect the roof for the presence of sag, or if customers complain of water accumulating on the roof. Perform the Repair Procedure.

PARTS REQUIRED:
2 55177489M Foam Block

REPAIR PROCEDURE:
THIS REPAIR IS COMPATIBLE WITH DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S MOBILE SERVICE PROGRAM AND DOES NOT REQUIRE HOISTS OR OTHER FULL SERVICE FACILITY SPECIAL EQUIPMENT.

1. Remove the hardtop attaching screws from the sides at the quarter panels.

2. Loosen the windshield header attaching clamps to allow for a raising of the top.





3. Make two marks on the roof, 6 cm (2.5 in.) on both sides of the center roof rib, directly above the sport bar as shown in Figure 1.

4. Raise the top enough to allow for installing the foam blocks. Clean the roof area with isopropyl alcohol. Install the blocks as shown in Figure 1, by removing the protective tape from the adhesive. The foam blocks must be centered directly above the sport bar, sitting on the sport bar pad.

5. Make sure that the top is centered at the windshield frame and quarter panel. Install and tighten the quarter panel screws.

6. Tighten the header clamps.





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