Lift Off Panel Weatherstrip Retainer Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Saturn Sky and 2010 Pontiac Solstice. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Lift Off Panel Weatherstrip Retainer

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure: Remove the roof lift off panel weatherstrip. Refer to Lift Off Panel Weatherstrip Replacement
1	Roof Lift Off Panel Retainer Fastener (Qty: 6) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution Procedure Place the roof panel on a protective surface. Before removing the weatherstrip retainer from the roof, mark the line on the underside with the retainer. If the retainer is not adjusted properly waterleak/air noisy will occur. Remove all old adhesive from the retainer area. Clean around the edge and the inside surface of the roof with a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water by volume on a dampened lint-free cloth. Tighten: 2 N.m (89 lb in).
2	Roof Lift Off Panel Retainer Procedure: Stripped, broken or improperly seated screws must be replaced or repaired to prevent water leaks.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure:
Remove the roof lift off panel weatherstrip. Refer to Lift Off Panel Weatherstrip Replacement

Roof Lift Off Panel Retainer Fastener (Qty: 6)

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution

Procedure

Place the roof panel on a protective surface.
Before removing the weatherstrip retainer from the roof, mark the line on the underside with the retainer. If the retainer is not adjusted properly waterleak/air noisy will occur.
Remove all old adhesive from the retainer area.
Clean around the edge and the inside surface of the roof with a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water by volume on a dampened lint-free cloth.

Tighten: 2 N.m (89 lb in).

Roof Lift Off Panel Retainer
Procedure:
Stripped, broken or improperly seated screws must be replaced or repaired to prevent water leaks.