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Fig. 13 Rear Roof Rail

STATIONARY QUARTER GLASS AND WEATHERSTRIP

REMOVAL (FIG. 14)

(1)Lower convertible top.

(2)Remove quarter trim panel.

(3)Remove nut holding quarter glass to rear roof

rail.

(4)Remove nuts and plastic insulators holding quarter glass to lower mounting bracket. Separate mounting stud plate and plastic insulators from glass.

(5)Slide glass downward to clear upper stud from top rail.

(6)Separate glass and weatherstrip from convertible top frame.

INSTALLATION

(1)Install roof rail weatherstrip on glass (Fig. 15).

(2)Position glass assembly in convertible top frame opening.

(3)Install nut and washer to hold upper glass stud to top rail.

(4)Install lower glass stud plate and plastic insulators through holes at bottom of glass.

(5)Install plastic insulators and nuts to hold glass and stud plate to spring bracket.

(6)Before tightening nuts at top and bottom of glass, verify alignment to door glass and top rail weatherstrip.

(7)Secure all nuts holding glass to vehicle and install quarter trim panel.

Fig. 14 Stationary Quarter Glass and Weatherstrip

Fig. 15 Quarter Glass Roof Rail Weatherstrip

TOP LIFT ASSIST CYLINDER

REMOVAL (FIG. 16)

(1)Remove interior trim as necessary to gain access to quarter panel to top frame attachment bolts and gas cylinder.

(2)With top in up position (not latched). Loosen top frame to quarter panel reinforcement bolts to allow top frame to shift rearward.

(3)Remove clevis pin holding gas cylinder to top frame.

(4)Remove door ajar switch from B-pillar below door striker.

(5)Through door ajar switch mounting hole, remove bolt holding bottom of gas cylinder to quarter panel reinforcement.

(6)Separate top lift assist cylinder from vehicle.