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Side Center Rail: Removal

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  1. Lower all windows.
  2. Unlatch top and raise top half way.
  3. Remove rear seat cushion. (Refer to BODY/SEATS/SEAT CUSHION - REMOVAL) .
  4. Remove rear seat back. (Refer to BODY/SEATS/REAR SEAT BACK - REMOVAL) .
  5. Remove sill plate as necessary. (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/DOOR SILL TRIM - INSTALLATION) .
  6. Remove speaker grille. (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/QUARTER PANEL TRIM - REMOVAL) .
  7. Remove quarter trim panel. (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/QUARTER PANEL TRIM - REMOVAL) .
  8. Disconnect fasteners attaching headliner and top cover straps.
  9. Disconnect headliner push pin fasteners at quarter panel.
  10. Remove weatherstrip for side glass on the center side rail, and weatherstrip retainer. See Fig 1 and Fig 2.
    Fig 1: Side Center Rail Weatherstrip
    GC0031336Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - WEATHERSTRIP
    Fig 2: Weatherstrip Attaching Screws
    GC0031337Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - ATTACHING SCREWS
  11. Prop the top up with a suitable device.
  12. Remove lower rear pivot bolt.
  13. Remove pivot arm bolt at side rail. See Fig 3.
    Fig 3: Side Center Rail Rear Attach Screw
    GC0031339Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - REAR BOLT
  14. Remove front pivot bolt. See Fig 4.
    Fig 4: Side Center Rail Front Attaching Screws
    GC0031338Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - ATTACHING BOLTS
  15. Remove center side rail from vehicle.
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