Convertible Top Frame: Service and Repair

ROOF PANEL LINK

Roof Panel Link:

REMOVAL

HINT:
- Use the same procedures described for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the RH side.

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

2. HALF OPEN ROOF PANEL

a. Half open the roof panel.

3. REMOVE ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH
4. REMOVE ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH
5. REMOVE REMOVABLE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY
6. REMOVE REMOVABLE ROOF PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
7. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER RH
8. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER LH
9. REMOVE REAR ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY
10. REMOVE BACK WINDOW FRAME SUB-ASSEMBLY UPPER
11. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
12. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST PLATE COVER
13. REMOVE WIND DEFLECTOR BOARD ASSEMBLY
14. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST PLATE
15. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY
16. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY
17. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK BOARD
18. REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY RH
19. REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY LH
20. REMOVE FRONT QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY RH
21. REMOVE FRONT QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY LH
22. RAISE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM ASSEMBLY
23. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM ASSEMBLY
24. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE

a. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips and remove the finish plate.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

25. REMOVE SPARE WHEEL COVER ASSEMBLY
26. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT
27. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER RH

a. Using a clip remover, remove the 3 clips and trim cover.

28. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER LH

HINT: Use the same procedures described for the RH side.

29. REMOVE TOOL BOX COVER
30. REMOVE LUGGAGE HOLD BELT STRIKER ASSEMBLY

a. Remove the 2 bolts and strikers.

31. REMOVE REAR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

a. Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips and trim cover.

32. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER STOPPER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

a. Remove the guide rail stopper.
b. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 covers.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

c. Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the screw.
d. Remove the 2 bolts.
e. Remove the tonneau cover stopper.

33. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER STOPPER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

HINT: Use the same procedures described for the RH side.

34. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY

a. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 covers, 2 nuts and tonneau cover.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

35. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER INNER LOWER

a. Using a clip remover, remove the 6 clips and trim cover.

36. REMOVE FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER

a. Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips.

HINT: Use the same procedures described for the other side.

b. Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips.
c. Remove the front luggage compartment trim cover.

37. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH SIDE PLATE RH

a. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the side plate.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

38. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH SIDE PLATE LH

HINT: Use the same procedures described for the RH side.

39. REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY

a. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the cover.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

b. Remove the luggage compartment light and disconnect the connector.

40. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER SIDE RH

a. Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips.
b. Using a screwdriver, detach the claw labeled A and claw labeled B, and remove the trim cover.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

41. REMOVE DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL

a. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the bezel.

HINT:
- Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Hold down the area around the service hole, and detach the claw fitting.

42. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER SIDE LH

HINT: Use the same procedures described for the RH side.

43. REMOVE REAR ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH RH

a. Loosen the nut and disconnect the cable.

b. Remove the 3 screws.
c. Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and remove the garnish.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

44. REMOVE ROOF PANEL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Using a T40 "TORX" wrench, remove the 2 screws and nut.
c. Remove the roof panel link and shims.

HINT: Keep the roof panel link's type A and B shims separate from other part's shims

45. REMOVE SLIDING ROOF DRIVE GEAR ASSEMBLY RH

a. Remove the 3 bolts and drive gear.

46. REMOVE SLIDE ROOF LIMIT SWITCH

a. Remove the 2 screws and limit switch.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL SLIDE ROOF LIMIT SWITCH

a. Install the limit switch with the 2 screws.

HINT: Install the white tape side of the limit switch (with wire harness) so that it is inside the vehicle.

2. INSTALL SLIDING ROOF DRIVE GEAR ASSEMBLY RH

a. Install the drive gear with the 3 bolts.

Torque: 19 N.m (194 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf)

3. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN ROOF PANEL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

a. Temporarily install the shims and roof panel link with the 2 screws and nut.

HINT:
- Use the shims stored during removal.
- The number of shims is changeable depending on the situation.

b. Connect the connector.

4. INSTALL REAR ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH RH

a. Connect the cable and tighten the nut.

Torque: 5.0 N.m (51 kgf.cm, 44 in.lbf)

b. Attach the claw and install the garnish with the 3 screws.

5. INSTALL BACK WINDOW FRAME SUB-ASSEMBLY UPPER
6. INSTALL REAR ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY
7. INSTALL ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER RH
8. INSTALL ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER LH
9. INSTALL REMOVABLE ROOF PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
10. INSTALL REMOVABLE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY
11. INSTALL ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH
12. INSTALL ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH
13. ADJUST ROOF LINE

NOTICE: In order to prevent the roof's rear side from rising when driving at a high speed, adjustment of the roof panel link sub-assembly adjusting screw is necessary. Be sure to perform the following adjustment procedure.

a. Using a T40 "TORX" driver, remove the stopper cushion from the roof panel link.
b. Using a hexagon wrench, loosen the screw. Adjust the protrusion of the roof panel link adjusting screw (labeled A).

Protrusion: 8 mm (0.31 in.)

c. Close the roof by its own weight several times from the half open position.
d. Close the roof by its own weight from the half open position and place SST without locking the roof.

SST 09802-00010

HINT:
- Place SST so that it does not contact with the roof panel.
- Place SST in alignment with line A, which is between the body panel and quarter window moulding.

e. Check that line B on the upper part of SST aligns with the roof line.

HINT:
- When the roof line is not aligned with SST line B in the longitudinal direction, adjust the roof panel link sub-assembly forward or backward to align the roof line with SST reference line.
- When the roof line is not aligned with SST reference dot line B in the vertical direction, adjust either by turning the adjusting screw or with roof panel link sub-assembly shims. After adjustment, close the roof by its own weight several times from the half open position and confirm the alignment.

f. Using a hexagon wrench, tighten the roof panel link with the 2 screws.

Torque: 41 N.m (418 kgf.cm, 30 ft.lbf)

g. Close the roof by its own weight from the half open position.

h. Measure the retract amount of the roof lock.
1. Close the roof by its own weight from the half open position. Measure the distance A between the front header and roof panel at the point where the roof stops without locking.

HINT:
- Measure the retract amount without contact with the roof panel.
- Mark the point at which the measurement was performed.

2. Lock the roof and measure the distance B between the front header and roof panel.

HINT: Measure at the same point as in the previous step.

C (Retract amount of roof lock) = A - B

i. Adjust the removable roof auxiliary catch assembly.

1. Using a T30 "TORX" socket, adjust the removable roof auxiliary catch assembly to mark C within the specified value.

Standard value:
C = 3.5 ± 1 mm (0.14 ± 0.04 in.)
If C is not as specified, adjust the catch by turning the adjusting screw.

j. Place SST and check that reference line B at the upper part of SST aligns approximately with the roof line.

SST 09802-00010

HINT: Depending on the vehicle condition, the roof line may not align with the SST reference line B.

k. Check the installation condition.
If necessary, repeat the adjustment.

14. INSTALL PACKAGE TRAY TRIM ASSEMBLY
15. INSTALL FRONT QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY RH
16. INSTALL FRONT QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY LH
17. INSTALL DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY RH
18. INSTALL DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY LH
19. INSTALL REAR SEATBACK BOARD
20. INSTALL REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY
21. INSTALL REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY
22. INSTALL REAR SEAT HEADREST PLATE
23. INSTALL WIND DEFLECTOR BOARD ASSEMBLY
24. INSTALL REAR SEAT HEADREST PLATE COVER
25. INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
26. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER SIDE RH

a. Attach the claw labeled A and claw labeled B to install the trim cover.
b. Install the 4 clips.

27. INSTALL DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL

a. Attach the 4 claws to install the bezel.

28. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER SIDE LH

HINT: Use the same procedures described for the RH side.

29. INSTALL NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT ASSEMBLY
a. Install the luggage compartment light and connect the connector.
b. Attach the 2 claws to install the cover.

30. INSTALL FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER

a. Install the front luggage compartment trim cover with the 4 clips.

b. Install the 4 clips.

HINT: Use the same procedures described for the other side.

31. INSTALL REAR FLOOR FINISH SIDE PLATE RH

a. Attach the 2 claws to install the side plate.

32. INSTALL REAR FLOOR FINISH SIDE PLATE LH

HINT: Use the same procedures described for the RH side.

33. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER INNER LOWER

a. Install the trim cover with 6 clips.

34. INSTALL TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY

a. Install the tonneau cover with the 2 covers and 2 nuts.

35. INSTALL TONNEAU COVER STOPPER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

a. Install the tonneau cover stopper with the 2 bolts.
b. Using a T40 "TORX" socket wrench, install the screw.
c. Install the 2 covers.
d. Install the guide rail stopper.

36. INSTALL TONNEAU COVER STOPPER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

HINT: Use the same procedures described for the RH side.

37. INSTALL REAR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

a. Install the trim cover with the 4 clips.

38. INSTALL LUGGAGE HOLD BELT STRIKER ASSEMBLY

a. Install the strikers with the 2 bolts.

39. INSTALL TOOL BOX COVER
40. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER RH

a. Install the trim cover with the 3 clips.

41. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER LH

HINT: Use the same procedures described for the RH side.

42. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT
43. INSTALL SPARE WHEEL COVER ASSEMBLY
44. INSTALL REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE

a. Attach the 4 clips to install the finish plate.

45. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
46. PERFORM INITIALIZATION
a. Perform initialization.

NOTICE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.