Rollover Protection, Removing And Installing: Installing

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-- Insert the rollover protection in the body and line it up with the markings made earlier during the removal.

CAUTION:

If parts of the vehicle body connected to the rollover protection are being replaced or aligned, the rollover protection must be realigned. Refer to ROLLOVER PROTECTION IN BODY, ALIGNING .

The rest of the installation is performed in reverse order of removal. Note The Following:

NOTE:

Make sure the connectors are installed all the way and engage audibly.

-- If the rollover protection had to be removed due to an accident, then the bolts for the rollover protection must be replaced.

WARNING:

Make sure no one is standing near the rollover protection when reconnecting the battery. Stand at least one meter away.

-- Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY .

-- ALWAYS perform an output diagnostic test under "Guided Functions" on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester after repairing the rollover protection and only after all work procedures are completed (also if new rollover protection was installed).

Tightening sequence. Refer to Figure.