Header / A - Pillar Weatherstrip

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.

Fig. 12:

6. Remove nuts holding header and A-pillar weatherstrip at upper corners of windshield (Fig. 12).
7. Remove push in fasteners at lower corners of windshield holding weatherstrip to A-pillar.
8. Remove header and A-pillar weatherstrip from vehicle.
9. Clean any residual seal material from header panel.

INSTALLATION

Fig. 13:

CAUTION: Ensure that the butyl patch and butyl rope at each corner of the windshield is present and in good condition (Fig. 13). The butyl is critical for the water management system. Replace as necessary.

1. Install new L foam starting at upper screw on A-pillar retainer.

Fig. 14:

2. Install new L foam starting at upper screw on A-pillar retainer (Fig. 14).
3. Position header and A-pillar weatherstrip on vehicle.
4. Secure weatherstrip into retainers at header and A-pillar.
5. Install nuts at upper corners of windshield.
6. Install push in fasteners at lower corners of windshield.
7. Install door sill trim panels.
8. Install header trim panel.
9. Install sun visors.
10. Install inside rear view mirror.
11. Lower and secure convertible top.