Repair Procedure For Freedom Panels Misaligned

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These repair procedures are applicable when water is evident on the:

NOTE:

This applies to both Left and Right Freedom panels (1).

Inspection:

Measure the gap between the edge of the freedom panel and the windshield header sheet metal for the left and right panel.
- Is the gap (1) within 8-10 mm
  1. Yes> Although the panels are misaligned the condition will not generate a water leak, continue further diagnosis.
  2. No> Proceed to the repair procedure.

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Repair Procedure:

Determine the direction of the stagger-

Panels can either be staggered with the left panel behind the right panel

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Remove both freedom panels from the vehicle.
Remove the two freedom top torx fasteners located on the rear panel.

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For the left panel behind the right panel condition apply pressure to the hardtop above the left B-pillar towards the right side of the vehicle.

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For the right panel behind the left panel condition apply pressure to the hardtop above the right B-pillar towards the left side of the vehicle.

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1 = Before

2 = After
Forcing the hardtop to one side will shift the freedom top clearance hole at the B-pillar post.

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NOTE:
An assistant is helpful when performing the following step.
While maintaining pressure against the freedom top panel in the previously determined direction, re-torque the freedom top panel B-pillar bolts

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After completing adjustments, reinstall the freedom top panels
Using the previous measuring device, verify the gap between the freedom panel edge and windshield header is within 8mm-10mm.
If not within the specification repeat the adjustment process.