REAR ROOF LINK ASSEMBLY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1.  Using the retractable hardtop switch, keep the rear roof open.

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2.  Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

3.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Scuff plate (See SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2)  Wind blocker (See WIND BLOCKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)  Front seat back bar garnish (See SEAT BACK BAR GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4)  Quarter trim (See QUARTER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(5)  Tire house trim (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Remove the seat belt retractor installation bolts and set aside the seat belt retractor. (See SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5.  Remove the side shelf and the rear side trim as a single unit. (See SIDE SHELF REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

6.  Disconnect the connectors.

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7.  Remove the clip.

8.  Remove the bolts.

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9.  Remove the nuts.

10.  Remove the rear roof link assembly.

11.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

12.  Perform the retractable hardtop adjustment. (See RETRACTABLE HARDTOP ADJUSTMENT.)