For 1990-2009 cars

Caution: Do not attempt to repair or alter the head impact energy-absorbing material glued to the headliner or to the garnish trims. If the material is damaged, replace the headliner and/or the garnish trim. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the folding top cover. Refer to Folding Top Cover Replacement .
2. Drill out the rivets as follows:

2.1. | Rear rail seal retainer support panel, 4 rivets per side (2).

2.2. | Number 4 bow, one rivet per side (3).

3. Remove the rivet from the balance link, one per side (1).
4. Remove the headliner screws from the number 1 bow.
5. Disengage the J-hooks from the number 3 and 4 bows of the headliner.
6. Remove the plastic retainer to the number 4 bow.

### Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

1. Install the headliner screws to the number 1 bow.

Tighten
Tighten the headliner screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

2. Install the rivet to the balance link, one per side (1).
3. Install the rivets as follows:

3.1. | Rear rail seal retainer support panel, 4 rivets per side (2).

3.2. | Number 4 bow, one rivet per side (3).

4. Engage the J-hook to the number 3 and 4 bows to the headliner.
5. Install the folding top cover. Refer to Folding Top Cover Replacement .