48 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Installing the Roof Panel
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Warning
An improperly attached roof panel
may fall into or fly off the vehicle.
You or others could be injured.
After installing the roof panel,
always check that it is firmly
attached by pushing up on the
underside of the panel. Check
now and then to be sure the roof
panel is firmly in place.
Caution
Installing the roof with the release
handles in the closed position
could cause damage to the
interior trim. Always move
handles to the open position
when installing the roof.
It is easier if two people install the
roof panel.
1. Shift an automatic transmission
into P (Park). Shift a manual
transmission into 1 (First) or
R (Reverse).
2. Turn the ignition off and set the
parking brake.
3. To remove the roof panel, pull
up on the rear edge and
remove it from the
storage area.
4. Carefully place the roof panel
over the top of the vehicle.
5. Position the rear edge of the
roof panel next to the
weatherstrip on the back of the
roof opening. Then align and fit
the pins at the rear of the roof
panel inside the openings in
the rear overhead weatherstrip.
Gently lower the front edge of
the roof panel to the front of the
roof opening.
6. Check that the
weatherstripping on each side
of the roof panel is under the
panel.
7. Make sure the front release
handles are in the full open
position.
8. Push the roof firmly downward
to engage the pins.
9. Turn the front release handles
inward so that they fully latch
to the closed position. It is
critical that the handles fully
latch.
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