Important: The stowage lid and the rear compartment lid will contact if they are opened at the same time. Be sure that one lid is latched at all times.

1. Open the rear compartment.
2. Remove the rear nut attaching the folding top stowage lid hinge.
3. Disconnect the right and left folding top stowage lid struts from the rear of the hinges.
4. Close the rear compartment.



5. Open the folding top stowage lid and support the lid.
6. Place a protective cover between the stowage lid and the rear compartment lid, and over the top of the quarter panels.
7. Using a grease pencil mark the location of the hinge on the lid to aid in installation.



8. Remove the lid release switch harness (2) from the hinge, (drivers side hinge removal).



9. Remove the nuts attaching the front of the hinge to the body.
10. Remove the hinge bolts from the lid.
11. Remove the hinge.

1. Position the hinge to the stud plate on the body.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the nut attaching the hinge to the front of the body stud plate.

Tighten
Tighten the folding top stowage lid hinge to body nut to 32 N·m (23 lb ft).




3. Install the hinge bolts to the lid.

Tighten
Tighten the folding top stowage lid hinge to lid bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

4. Install the strut to the front ball stud on the hinge.
5. Remove the protective covering and the temporary support.



6. Install the harness (2) to the hinge, (drivers side).
7. Lower and latch the folding top stowage lid.



8. Open the rear compartment.
9. Install the nut attaching the hinge to the rear of the body stud plate.

Tighten
Tighten the folding top stowage lid hinge to body nut to 32 N·m (23 lb ft).




10. Install the folding top stowage lid struts to the hinges.
11. Inspect the operation of the rear compartment lid.