Tubber273
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As some already know, I'm in the middle of doing a full swap of my 2002 plastic window roof, to the glass window from a 2004.
To clarify...By full swap I mean literally every component of the roof assembly....canvass/bows/all hydraulics including pumps/harnesses/base plates etc!!
While I did quite a bit of research both online, and speaking to the dealership, nothing is ever 100% sure.
However, if you compare part numbers (of the full assembly) they are a match with the obvious exception of the canvass itself.
Using the guide attached below, I have fully completed the removal of the old set-up.
Tonight I installed the new assembly and I'm pleased to report that the base plates line up exactly with the anchoring bolts.
I also re-attached the replacement roof electrical harnesses to my existing plugs with no issues.
In fact the only things I've had to "modify" so far is the defrost feature on the 04 (simply omitting it for now), and the connectors for the rear speakers.
While I haven't completed the install
I have one or two adjustments to make, as well as all of the trim), it appears it's going to be fine.
SpyderNick's roof adjustment thread is one of the adjustments I plan on doing, then one or two other's...if necessary.
I'll definitely post the results after tomorrow as I plan on completing the install (fingers crossed), by working on it all day.
Cheers all!
John
To clarify...By full swap I mean literally every component of the roof assembly....canvass/bows/all hydraulics including pumps/harnesses/base plates etc!!
While I did quite a bit of research both online, and speaking to the dealership, nothing is ever 100% sure.
However, if you compare part numbers (of the full assembly) they are a match with the obvious exception of the canvass itself.
Using the guide attached below, I have fully completed the removal of the old set-up.
Tonight I installed the new assembly and I'm pleased to report that the base plates line up exactly with the anchoring bolts.
I also re-attached the replacement roof electrical harnesses to my existing plugs with no issues.
In fact the only things I've had to "modify" so far is the defrost feature on the 04 (simply omitting it for now), and the connectors for the rear speakers.
While I haven't completed the install
I have one or two adjustments to make, as well as all of the trim), it appears it's going to be fine.
SpyderNick's roof adjustment thread is one of the adjustments I plan on doing, then one or two other's...if necessary.
I'll definitely post the results after tomorrow as I plan on completing the install (fingers crossed), by working on it all day.
Cheers all!
John