Roof Lift Panel Front Latch Handle

Roof Lift Panel Front Latch Handle: Removal Procedure:

REMOVAL PROCEDUREE
1. Mark the location of the latch.
2. Rotate the handle and remove the exposed bolt.
3. Remove the trim cover from the latch.
4. Rotate the handle aligning the hole in the handle with the bolt.
5. Remove the bolt and the latch handle assembly.

Roof Lift Panel Front Latch Handle: Installation Procedure:

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: When installing a new latch leave the spacing collar on the latch handle to achieve a minimum of 2 mm (0.08 in) clearance to the striker.

1. Remove the latch handle trim cover if installed.
2. Apply removable thread locker to the latch mounting bolts.
3. Align the latch to the marks on the roof panel made before removing the latch.
4. Loosely install the latch handle to the roof panel.

Roof Lift Panel Front Latch Handle: Installation Procedure:

5. Install the roof panel to the vehicle.
6. Rotate the handle to access the inboard mounting bolt.
^ When installing a latch handle with a spacing collar installed apply forward pressure to the handle while tightening the mounting bolts.
^ If the spacing collar is not available, position the latch handle with a minimum of 2 mm clearance to the latch.
7. Install the inboard bolt.

Tighten

NOTE: Tighten the latch handle inboard bolt to 18 N.m (13 lb ft). Refer to Fastener Notice in General Information.

8. Rotate the handle.
9. Install the outboard bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the latch handle outboard bolt to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).

10. Remove the spacing collar.
11. Completely engage the latch handle.
12. Position the trim cover to the latch handle and press the trim cover firmly in place.