Weatherstrips

A-PILLAR WEATHERSTRIP RETAINER AND MOLDING REMOVAL
1. Partially raise convertible top.
2. Remove header and A-pillar weatherstrip as necessary to gain access.

A-Pillar Weatherstrip Retainer:

3. Remove screws holding A-pillar weatherstrip retainer to A-pillar.
4. Separate retainer from vehicle.
5. Remove screws holding A-pillar molding to A-pillar.
6. Separate A-pillar molding from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Clean A-pillar of any seal material residue.
2. Position A-pillar molding to vehicle.
3. Install screws to hold A-pillar molding to A-pillar
4. Position A-pillar weatherstrip retainer on A-pillar.
5. Install screws holding retainer to A-pillar. Install middle screw first and then work outward.
6. Install header and A-pillar weatherstrip.
7. Lower and secure convertible top.

HEADER WEATHERSTRIP RETAINER/MOLDING REMOVAL
1. Partially raise convertible top.
2. Remove header and A-pillar weatherstrip as necessary to gain access.
3. Remove screws holding A-pillar weatherstrip retainer to header weatherstrip retainer.

Header Weatherstrip Retainer:

4. Remove screws holding header weatherstrip retainer to header panel.
5. Separate retainer from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Clean any residual seal material from header panel.
2. Position header weatherstrip retainer on vehicle.
3. Install screws holding retainer to header panel. Install center screw first and then work outward.
4. Install screws holding A-pillar weatherstrip retainer to header retainer.
5. Install header and A-pillar weatherstrip.
6. Lower and secure convertible top.

HEADER/A-PILLAR WEATHERSTRIP REMOVAL
1. Partially raise convertible top.
2. Remove inside rear view mirror.
3. Remove sun visors.
4. Remove header trim panel.
5. Remove both door sill trim panels.

Header/A-Pillar Weatherstrip:

6. Remove nuts holding header and A-pillar weatherstrip at upper corners of windshield.
7. Remove push-in fasteners at lower corners of windshield holding weatherstrip to A-pillar.
8. Separate header and A-pillar weatherstrip from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

Butyl Patch And Rope:

CAUTION: Ensure that the butyl patch and butyl rope at each corner of the windshield is present and in good condition. The butyl is critical for the water management system. Replace as necessary.

1. Position header and A-pillar weatherstrip on vehicle.
2. Secure weatherstrip into retainers at header and A-pillar.
3. Install nuts at upper corners of windshield.
4. Install push-in fasteners at lower corners of windshield.
5. Install door sill trim panels.
6. Install header trim panel.
7. Install sun visors.
8. Install inside rear view mirror.
9. Lower and secure convertible top.

QUARTER PANEL WEATHERSTRIP REMOVAL
1. Remove door sill trim panel.
2. Remove push-in fasteners holding weatherstrip to B-pillar.
3. Remove weatherstrip from door opening flange.

Quarter Panel Weatherstrip:

4. Separate quarter panel weatherstrip from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Position panel weatherstrip onto vehicle.
2. Install weatherstrip to door opening flange.
3. Install push-in fasteners holding weatherstrip to B-pillar
4. Install door sill trim panel.

FRONT SIDE RAIL WEATHERSTRIPS REMOVAL
1. Partially raise convertible top.
2. Using a trim stick, special tool C4755, separate one end of weatherstrip from retainer channel.

Front Side Rail Weatherstrip:

3. Separate weatherstrip from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Position weatherstrip on vehicle.
2. Push weatherstrip into retainer channel, aligning embossment on backside of weatherstrip to corner of retainer.
3. Lower convertible top.
4. Adjust position of weatherstrip so that weatherstrip is butted tightly against A-pillar seal and center side rail weatherstrip.
5. Secure convertible top.

CENTER SIDE RAIL WEATHERSTRIPS REMOVAL
1. Partially raise convertible top.
2. Using a trim stick, special tool CM755, separate one end of weatherstrip from retainer channel.

Center Side Rail Weatherstrip:

3. Separate weatherstrip from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Position weatherstrip on vehicle.
2. Push weatherstrip into retainer channel, aligning embossment on backside of weatherstrip to corner of retainer.
3. Lower convertible top.
4. Adjust position of weatherstrip so that weatherstrip is butted tightly against front and rear side rail weatherstrips.
5. Secure convertible top.

REAR SIDE RAIL WEATHERSTRIPS REMOVAL
1. Partially raise convertible top.
2. Using a trim stick, special tool CM755, separate one end of weatherstrip from retainer channel.