Weatherstrip/Seals, Full Open Retractable Roof: Removal

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the decklid. Refer to DECKLID, CONVERTIBLE, REMOVAL .

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   NOTE:

   Rear shelf trim panel removed for clarity.

3. The roof can be opened or closed manually using a socket or the wrench provided in the vehicle's tool kit attached to the motor (1), accessible in the opening located in the trim panel under the rear shelf.

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4. Remove the decklid cut seal (1) by peeling away on one side and working across.

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5. Remove the rear wind deflector/windscreen (1) by pulling up.

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6. Remove the three fasteners securing the bracket (1) to the rear shelf (2).
7. Remove the bracket (1).
8. Remove the push pin retainers (3) from the rear shelf.
9. Remove the rear shelf.

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10. Using trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, disengage the B-pillar trim panel retaining tabs/clips located at the bottom and upper rear areas. There is also a retaining tab that mates to the C-pillar. Repeat on the opposite side.
11. Pull downward on the B-pillar trim panel (1). Repeat on the opposite side.
12. Reposition the B-pillar trim panel (1). Repeat on the opposite side.

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13. Using trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, disengage the C-pillar trim panel retaining tabs/clips and reposition the C-pillar trim panel (1). Repeat on the opposite side.

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14. Drill out the four rivets (1) securing the motor cover plate (2) and remove the plate.
15. Remove the headliner fabric from the rear shield and the entire backlight/glass areas.

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16. Disconnect the electrical connector from the motor (1) and the module (2).
17. Detach the harness from the rear shelf.

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18. Remove the four fasteners (1) securing the tension bar.

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19. Remove the tension bar (1).

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20. Lift the cover up to expose the tension cable (2) and bracket (1).
21. Using a china marker, mark the location for the bracket (1). Repeat on the opposite side.
22. Remove the fastener securing the bracket (1) to the roof frame. Repeat on the opposite side.
23. Separate the tension cable (2) from the bracket (1). Repeat on the opposite side.

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24. Remove the clip (1) from the backlight bracket. Repeat on the opposite side.
25. Separate the backlight bracket. Repeat on the opposite side.

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26. Accessing from inside the vehicle, remove the fastener (2) and four washers from the backlight/glass linkage (1). Repeat on the opposite side.

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27. Using a small punch and needlenose pliers, disengage the pin (3) from the fastener (2). Repeat on the opposite side.
28. Remove the headliner tension belt/tether (1) from the linkage. Repeat on the opposite side.

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29. Remove the fastener (1) securing the four bow cap (2). If replacing the cover, save the bolt and cap for re-use. Repeat on the opposite side.
30. Detach the four bow.

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31. Open the roof (1) fully until the front edge tilts back.
32. Remove the front bow bolts (2). Repeat on the opposite side.
33. Close the roof (1) to 3/4 open position.

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34. Drill out the rivet (1) securing the front tension belt to the front bow. Repeat on the opposite side.
35. Remove the front bow tension belt. Repeat on the opposite side.

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36. Separate the cover from the second bow retainer (1). Repeat on the opposite side.

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37. Detach the seal at the bottom of the rear track cover (1).
38. Using trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, disengage the rear track cover (1) by prying up the outboard edge of the cover and rolling the track cover inward. Repeat on the opposite side.

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39. Remove the fastener securing the rear stop block (1). Do not misplace the square nut insert.  Repeat on the opposite side.

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40. Disengage the top stow slider block (1) by turning the front screw (2) clockwise. Repeat on the opposite side.
41. Slide the roof rearward to disengage the remaining roof bow blocks.
42. Remove the cover.

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43. At rear of weatherstrip (1), pull outward and upward.
44. Continue to roll the weatherstrip (1) off of the perimeter of the folding top frame until weatherstrip (1) is completely removed.