Full Open Retractable Roof, Power: Headliner: Installation
- Open the roof (1) fully until the front edge tilts back.
- Install the front bow bolts (2) and tighten securely.
- Repeat on the opposite side.
- Position the folding top in the fully closed position.
- Position the headliner into the vehicle.
- Insert the rear of the headliner (1) into the rear window upper retaining channel.
- Using trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, insert the rear bead (2) of the headliner into the center slot in the rear roof bow (1).
- Continue working across the bow until the headliner bead (2) is fully seated.
- Inspect the headliner bead to the roof bow seam to be certain the bead is fully seated.
- Repeat on the next four headliner beads and roof bows, progressively working forward.
- To release the tension on the headliner, position the folding top approximately 610 mm. (2 ft.) open.
- Install the front headliner bead into the next roof bow.
- Insert the front hard edge of the headliner into the slot in the front roof bow.NOTE:
Be certain there are no twists in the tension belts (1) as they are routed through the bows.
- Route the tension belts (1) through the roof bows as noted during the removal.
- Insert the front portion of the tension belt (1) into the clip (3) on the rear portion of the tension belt.
- Pull the tension belt (1) through until the mark made during removal lines up with the retaining clip (1).
- Secure the tension belt retaining clip (3).
- With the use of a wire tie (2) attach the headliner sail panel strap (1) and wiring harness (left side only) to the linkage.
- Repeat on the opposite side.
- Attach the tension belt/tether to the linkage (1). Repeat on the opposite side.
- Engage the center pin (3) into the fastener (2).
- Repeat on the opposite side.
- Insert the sides of the headliner (1) into the rear window retaining channels.
- Attach the lower headliner (2) hook and loop fastener to the rear window.
- Position the c-pillar trim (1) and lower closeout panel aside and secure the headliner strap (2) hook and loop fastener.
- Install the push pin fasteners under the lower package tray closeout panel (3).
- Install the push pin fasteners (1) to the lower headliner and c-pillar trim (3).
- Secure the headliner strap (2) hook and loop fasteners on each side
- Position the rear window package tray (1).
- Install the push pin retainers (2) to the package tray (1).
- Position the horseshoe bezel (1).
- Install the three fasteners (2) securing the bezel (1) to the package tray (3). Tighten the fasteners securely.
- Install the rear wind deflector/windscreen (1).
- Inspect and cycle the folding top assembly for proper function.