Folding Top Header Latch Motor - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Open the power folding top so that the header latches are fully disengaged.
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
3. Remove the left sunvisor retaining screws (1).
4. Lower the left sunvisor and disconnect the electrical connector (3).
5. Remove the left sunvisor (2) from the vehicle.
6. Repeat the removal procedure for the right sunvisor.




7. Remove the windshield header lower trim panel (1) by disengaging the retaining clips from the power folding top presenter plate assembly (2).




8. Remove both the left and right A-pillar trim panels, A-Pillar Trim Panel-Removal.
9. Disconnect the presenter plate electrical connector located on the right A-pillar.
10. Mark the orientation of the presenter plate (3) to the vehicle header panel (1) to ensure proper alignment during installation.
11. Remove the presenter plate assembly retaining bolts (2).
12. Separate the presenter plate (3) from the windshield header (1) and remove from vehicle.




13. With the presenter plate assembly (5) on the workbench, disconnect the folding top header latch motor electrical connector (1).
14. Flip the presenter plate assembly over and remove the motor shaft retaining clip.
15. Remove the two motor retaining screws (2).
16. Remove the motor and shaft (4) from the presenter plate.