Hard Top: Adjustments

Removable Hardtop Roof Position Adjustment

NOTE: Have an assistant help you when adjusting the hardtop position.

1. Remove the B-pillar trim from both sides, Removable Hardtop Interior Trim Removal/Installation and make sure both lock handles (A) and both roof side locks (B) are unlocked.

2. Set the roof (C) onto the body (D):
- Make sure the lock pins (E) of both roof side locks are securely inserted into the body side catches (F).

- Make sure the rear window defogger harnesses are not pinched.

3. Adjust the roof alignment.
-1 Check that there is no clearance between the striker (G) and the boss (H) of the lock handle at the measuring points [A], and check that the clearance is within specification at the measuring points [B] on the bottom of both B-pillars.
To fit the boss into the striker, and to adjust the vertical clearance, loosen the roof side lock mounting bolts (I), then move the roof up or down, as well as forward and rearward.
-3 To adjust the horizontal clearance between the side edges of the roof and the rear tray opening molding (J), loosen the holder plate mounting bolts (K), then move the roof to the right or left.
Fasten both roof side locks.
-5 Lock the roof securely with both lock handles and both roof side locks.
Recheck the roof alignment.

4. If the roof alignment is still not within specification, unlock the roof, and repeat the preceding steps.

5. If the roof alignment is not within specification after repeated adjustments, check the body side catches, and check for body deformation.






6. Lock the roof (A) securely with both lock handles (B) and both roof side locks (C). Check the level difference between the roof and body (D) at the measuring point [A]. If the difference is not within specification, remove the roof from the body, and adjust the difference by adding or removing spacers (E) between the lock handle and the roof.

7. Set the roof onto the body, and lock it securely. Check that the weatherstrips fit flush, and check that each door glass contacts the weatherstrips evenly. If necessary, adjust the retainer; refer to the roof molding replacement. Removable Hardtop Roof Molding Replacement

8. Remove the roof from the body, and reinstall the B-pillar trim on the roof.

9. Set the roof onto the body, and lock it securely. Reconnect the rear window defogger connectors securely.

10. Make sure that the roof is locked securely, then raise the door glass fully, and close the doors.






11. Check for water leaks. Run water over the roof and on the sealing area as shown, and note these items:
- Use a 12 mm (1/2 in.) diameter hose (A).

- Adjust the rate of water flow (B).

- Do not use a nozzle.

- Hold the hose about 200 mm (7.9 in.) away from the door.

12. Test-drive, and check for wind noise.