Folding Top Stowage Compartment Lid Bumper Bracket Rusted (Replace Bracket)

Some customers may comment that the folding top stowage compartment lid bumper bracket is rusted.

Replace the folding top stowage compartment lid bumper bracket using the procedure listed below.

1. Remove the rear compartment (deck) lid. Mark the location of the hinges to the body and remove the bolts.
2. Remove the folding top stowage compartment lid. Mark the location of the hinges to the lid and remove the bolts.
3. Measure the distance of the folding top stowage compartment lid adjusting bumper in the existing bracket from the top of the bracket to the top of the bumper. Record this measurement. This will aid in setting the height when reinstalling the bumper.
4. Remove the bumper and the plug from the existing bracket.
5. Directly above the rivet on each side of the bracket, drill a 1/8 in pilot hole. DO NOT drill into the rivet.



6. Using the pilot hole, enlarge the hole in the bracket to 3/8 in.



7. Using the access holes and the 3/8 drill bit, drill out the rivets just enough to remove the bracket. DO NOT drill all the way through the rivet.

Note: If the rivets are drilled through and fall into the cross channel, apply a piece of masking tape over the open hole directly below the bracket in the cross channel. Use expandable foam, 3M™ Automix™ Flexible Foam P/N 08463 or equivalent, and apply four squeezes of material into the cavity of the channel. This will ensure that the rivets do not cause a rattle concern.

8. Clean the area of all debris. Remove any sealer that may be present on the body.
9. On the new bracket, remove the paint from the bottom using sandpaper.
10. Reinstall the bumper and the plug to the new bracket. Set the height of the bumper to the measurement recorded earlier.
11. Apply a bead of body structural adhesive (see parts information below) to the bottom of the bracket.
12. Use the old rivets as locators and press the bracket into place.
13. Wipe off any excess adhesive that may have squeezed out.
14. Allow the adhesive to cure.

Full Cure Strength
24 hours at 21°C (70°F) or 60 minutes at 60°C (140°F).

15. Reinstall the folding top stowage compartment lid.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m(18 lb ft).

16. Reinstall the rear compartment (deck) lid.
17. Check operation and alignment of the folding top stowage compartment lid and the rear compartment (deck) lid.
18. If necessary, adhesive can be painted using black touch-up paint.

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