Removable Roof Panels (If Equipped) - Removing and Installing the Rear Roof Panel - 4-Door

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Removing and Installing the Rear Roof Panel - 4-Door

Remove the front panels and center panel before removing the rear roof panel.

Open the rear doors.

Open the tailgate window. See Opening and Closing the Windows.

Locate the wire harness and washer hose on the driver side rear inside corner of the vehicle.

Release the locking tab by pushing it down.

Push the tab inward when pulling down to disconnect and remove the wiring harness.

Push the release button on the hose connector and pull down to remove the washer hose.

Secure the wiring harness to the body side by plugging it into the receptacle and pushing up on the locking tab.

Secure the washer hose by snapping it into the top of the body side receptacle.

Remove the two fasteners that secure the rear roof panel at the C-pillar using the provided head driver and ratchet.

Remove the four fasteners on each side of your vehicle that secure the rear roof panel to the vehicle using the provided head driver and ratchet.

With the tailgate window open, grab the opening with one hand and slightly lift with the other hand. Lift the rear roof panel straight up and off. Place the rear roof panel on a soft surface to prevent damage.

Note: Store the rear roof panel with the tailgate window open to prevent damage to the glass seal.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.Torque the fasteners that secure the rear roof panel to your vehicle to 15 ± 2 lb.ft (20 ± 3 Nm).

Note: Make sure the locating pins on the rear roof panel sit flush in your vehicle when installed.

Note: Do not overtighten the fasteners. You can strip the fasteners if they are overtightened.

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