Isuzu Amigo / Axiom / Trooper / Rodeo / VehiCross. Manual - part 1672

SUN ROOF/CONVERTIBLE TOP

8I–13

Removal

1. Remove the quarter window assembly (LH & RH).

• Peel off the velcro fasteners and unzip the

zippers.

2. Remove the back window assembly (2).

• Peel off the velcro fasteners (3), unzip the zipper

(1) and pull the back window assembly toward
the rear together with the support bar assembly
(4). Then slide the back window out to the side.

NOTE:  After removing the side windows and back
window, be careful not to bend or place other objects on
top of them as this could scratch or crack them.
Exercise caution when handling and storing the
windows.

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3. Press the lock botton (2) of the soft top latch

assembly (1) and lower the lock knob to disengage
the lock. Then remove the hooks of the tarpaulin
frame assembly (LH & RH).

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4. Remove the tarpautin assembly.

• Disengage the 14 hocks.

5. Remove the tarpautin frame assembly.

• Remove the four fixing bolts.

Installation

To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order,
noting the following point.

1. After securely covering the zippers (3) with the flaps

(1), smooth out the fastener tape (2) with your
hands so that there are no folds or turned up
portions of the flaps.

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8I–14

SUN ROOF/CONVERTIBLE TOP

Resin Top Assembly

Resin Top Assembly and Associated Parts

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Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

2. Remove the rear sun roof glass.

• Refer to Sun Roof Glass in this section.

3. Remove the sun roof deflector.

• Remove the four fixing screws.

4. Remove the rear roof bracket covers (4) and

remove both sets of two bolts (3) on the resin top
sides of the rear roof brackets (2).

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Legend

(1) Rear Sun Roof Assembly
(2) Resin Top Assembly

(3) High Mount Stoplight
(4) Air Outlet Grille Assembly
(5) Rear Quarter Glass

SUN ROOF/CONVERTIBLE TOP

8I–15

5. Remove the air outlet grille assembly (LH & RH).

• Remove the two screws and pull the grille

assemblies off toward the rear.

6. Remove the luggage light assembly and disconnect

the connector.

7. Remove the high mount stoplight assembly and

disconnect the connector.

8. Disconnect the rear washer hose (Right side, inside

air outlet grille assembly).

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9. Disconnect the harness connector for the resin top

(Left side, behind the luggage side trim).

• Remove the canopy cover (1), the luggage side

lid (2) and luggage side upper cover (3). Then
pull out the harness and disconnect the
connector.

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10. Remove the resin top assembly.

• Remove the two fixing bolts and nut from the left

and right sides. Lift the resin top and remove.

Installation

To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order,
noting the following points.

1. Removing and mounting the resin top should

always be performed by two persons.

2. Tighten the resin top fixing bolts and nuts to the

specified torque.

Torque: 15 N·m (11 Ib ft)

8I–16

SUN ROOF/CONVERTIBLE TOP

Seat Belt Cross Bar Assembly

Seat Belt Cross Bar Assembly and Associated Parts

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Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

2. Remove the soft top assembly or resin top

Assembly.

• Refer to Soft Top assembly or Resin Top

Assembly in this section.

3. Remove the luggage side lid (2).

4. Remove the luggage side upper cover (3).

5. Remove the luggage side front cover (4).

6. Remove the canopy cover (1) (Resin top model).

• Remove the two fixing clips.

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Legend

(1) Seat Belt Cross Bar Assembly
(2) Rear Seat Belt Assembly