Preliminary Procedures

1. BEFORE PROCEDURE IS STARTED, note the position of the spring on the actuator cable eyelet screw to ensure proper function of the stowage compartment panels upon reassembly.
2. Close the folding top and open the rear compartment.
3. From the rear compartment, remove the screws and springs which retain the roof retractable stowage compartment closeout panel actuator cable end eyelet to the folding top side rail links.
4. Place the folding top into the service position. Refer to Folding Top Retainer Strap Installation Position.
5. Remove the upper lock pillar trim panel. Refer to Lock Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement.

1

Roof Retractor Panel Stowage Compartment Lid Screw

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tighten
5 N·m (44 lb in)

2

Roof Retractor Panel Stowage Compartment Lid Spring

3

Front Outer Folding Top Storage Compartment Closeout Panel Actuator Cable Nut (Qty: 2)

Tip
Manually pull the front outer panel to the fully outward position, release and verify the panels travel back to the stop screw. Tighten/loosen the jamb nut until the outer panel travels in a smooth and steady motion.

4

Roof Retractor Flipper Door Cable Clip (Qty: 2)

Tip
Support the front outer closeout panels, as they may rotate without a cable attached.

5

Front Outer Folding Top Storage Compartment Closeout Panel Actuator Cable Assembly

Procedure

1. It will be necessary to push the rear seat carpet closeout aside to access cable.
2. When removing the cable, pull the spring end of the cable first through the bulkhead.
3. Ensure that the cable is correctly routed through the rectangular opening at the end of the bulkhead to avoid damage to the cable.
4. Route the new cable through the underside of the bulkhead, spring end of the cable first.
5. Cycle folding top a few seconds at a time to ensure that the tonneau is moving properly and not hanging up or interfering with the top.