Weatherstrip, Header, Roof: Removal
- Remove the freedom panels from the hardtop (if equipped).
- Open the soft top (if equipped).
- Using an 1/8 drill bit drill out the head of the side seal rivets on both sides.
- Lift the side end molds off of the metal support flange.
- Carefully pull the seals end mold away from the windshield frame do not pull the seal by the end mold.
- Remove the extra adhesive tape and the butyl from the windshield header frame.
- Pull at a low angle on the remaining adhesive tape.
- Using the alcohol wipes, remove the residual butyl from the windshield frame. Be sure to clean thoroughly to ensure proper seal adhesion.
- Work your way across the windshield frame making sure that there are no remaining contaminants on the sealing surfaces.