Trim Replacement - Roof Bow Center (2 Door)

Trim Replacement - Roof Bow Center (2 Door)

Removal Procedure






Important: The roof panel trim appears to be seamed, however it is designed to be removed as a 1 piece unit. Attempting to remove the roof panel trim in pieces may damage the trim.


1. Remove the sunshade supports (1). Refer to Sunshade Anchor Replacement (Sunshade Anchor Replacement) .
2. Remove the following components from the vehicle:

1. The 2 screws which secure each sunshade (3)
2. The sunshades (3)

3. Remove the folding top latches.
4. Remove the front assist handles. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement - Front.
5. Remove the upper center pillar trim. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar (4 Door) Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar (2 Door) (Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar (2 Door)) .




6. Remove the front dome lamp. Refer to Dome Lamp Bulb Replacement - Front in Lighting Systems.
7. Remove the following components from the roof panel (3):

1. The screw which secures each folding top material snap (1)
2. The folding top material snaps (1)





8. Remove the folding top side joint cover.
9. Lower the roof panel trim (1) by gently prying loose the plastic retainers which secure the panel.




10. Remove the interior lighting wiring harness (2) from the roof panel trim (1).
11. Remove the roof panel trim (1) from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the roof panel trim (1) to the vehicle.
2. Route and tape the interior lighting wiring harness (2) to the roof panel trim (1).




3. Install the roof panel trim (1) to the roof panel. Ensure that the plastic retainers are fully engaged.
4. Install the folding top side joint cover.




5. Install the folding top material snaps (1) to the roof panel (3). Secure each snap with 1 screw.
6. Install the front dome lamp. Refer to Dome Lamp Bulb Replacement - Front in Lighting Systems.




7. Install the upper center pillar trim. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar (4 Door) Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar (2 Door) (Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar (2 Door)) .
8. Install the front assist handles. Refer to Assist Handle Replacement - Front.
9. Install the folding top latches.
10. Install the sunshades (3) to the vehicle. Secure each sunshade with 2 screws.
11. Install the sunshade supports (1). Refer to Sunshade Anchor Replacement (Sunshade Anchor Replacement) .