Convertible Top Weatherstrip: Service and Repair

Removing And Installing Seal For Cowl Panel Frame






Preliminary work
1. Remove front roof trim panel. Refer to Removing and installing front roof trim panel
2. Remove A-pillar trim panel on the left and right. Refer to Removing and installing A-pillar trim panel

Removing seal for cowl panel frame






1. Unscrew fastening screw -1- and pull off rubber seal for door -2- on the left and right as far as the door hinge.






2. Drill out rivets -1- from the integrated sheetmetal strips of the seal for the cowl panel frame -2- on the left and right using a 4 mm drill bit.






3. Pull seal for cowl panel frame -1- off the sheetmetal flange on the cowl panel frame.






Installing seal for cowl panel frame
1. Place seal for cowl panel frame -1- on the sheetmetal flange on the cowl panel frame.






2. Position seal for cowl panel frame -2- at the left and right and secure with new rivets -1-.






NOTE: Make sure that the water drain is not trapped.

3. Press rubber seal for door -2- at the left and right onto the sheetmetal flange and slide in sheetmetal insert -Inset-.






4. Tighten fastening screw -1-. -] Tightening torque: 6 Nm (4.5 ftlb.)

Subsequent work
1. Install A-pillar trim panel on the left and right. Refer to Removing and installing A-pillar trim panel
2. Install front roof trim panel. Refer to Removing and installing front roof trim panel