Hummer H1 (2002+). Manual - part 174

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Soft Top Mounting Components and
Accessories Replacement

NOTE:

The following removal and installation

instructions include replacement of all soft top mounting com-
ponents and accessories. Use only the applicable steps for re-
placing specific components.

Removal

Remove four-passenger soft top, tonneau cover, or station
wagon soft top, if applicable. Refer to the owner’s manual
for proper procedure.

Remove tonneau cover wood bow from two retainer
brackets (Figure 10-130).

Remove four screws and two bow retainer brackets from
wheelhouses.

Figure 10-130: Tonneau Cover Wood Bow Removal

Figure 10-131: Velcro Strip and Patch Removal

TONNEAU COVER

WHEELHOUSE

BOW RETAINER

WOOD BOW

BRACKET

TONNEAU/REAR CURTAIN EXTRUSION

VELCRO STRIP

TAILGATE CHAIN

VELCRO PATCH

43 IN. (109 cm)

TONNEAU EXTRUSION

43 IN. (109 CM)

9 IN. (23 CM)

41 IN. (104 CM)

VELCRO PATCH

ATTACHMENT CHANNEL

VELCRO STRIP

2 IN. (5 CM)
FROM EDGE

VELCRO STRIP

TONNEAU EXTRUSION

WHEEL HOUSE

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Remove velcro strips and patches from tonneau area
(Figure 10-131).

NOTE:

Perform steps five and six for both sides of the vehi-

cle. The left side is shown.

Remove 41 in. (104 cm) tonneau extrusion from side of
wheelhouse.

Remove 9 in. (23 cm) tonneau extrusion from rear of
wheelhouse.

Remove 43 in. (109 cm) tonneau extrusion from tailgate.

Remove five screws, lockwashers, four self-tapping
screws, and tonneau/rear curtain extrusion from body.

Remove front and rear inner door seals (Figure 10-132).

Figure 10-132: Door Seal Removal

NOTE:

This procedure is written for the left side of the vehicle

only. Duplicate steps are necessary to service the right hand
side.

10. Remove soft top from the vehicle.

11. Remove D-strip seal from windshield frame. Do not

remove P-strip seal (Figure 10-133).

Figure 10-133: D-Strip Seal Removal

12. Remove 12 screws securing front attachment rail to the

top of the windshield frame, and remove rail.

13. Slide velcro strips in the two side rails rearward to remove,

set aside.

14. Remove four screws securing the B-pillar cover to the

bottom of the H-rail.

Figure 10-134: B-Pillar Cover Removal

15. Remove two bolts securing B-pillar cover to the B-pillar.

Remove the B-pillar cover.

16. Remove the three screws securing the C-pillar cover to the

H-rail.

17. Remove the four bolts securing the lower inner and outer

bracket on the C-pillar cover. Remove the cover.

Figure 10-135: C-Pillar Cover Removal

INNER DOOR SEAL

8-S10-002

P-STRIP SEAL

D-STRIP SEAL

UPPER

LOWER

H-RAIL

FILLER PIECE

B-PILLAR
COVER

RETAINING
SCREWS

8-S10-003

C-PILLAR

UPPER

LOWER
RETAINING
SCREWS

COVER

RETAINING
SCREWS

8-S10-004

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18. Remove three screws securing H-Rail to the vehicle safety

cage. Leave the L brackets on the safety cage unless the
cage is going to be replaced, remove the H-rail.

Figure 10-136: H-Rail Removal

NOTE:

While removing the H-rail, note where sealer is placed

so during installation, the sealer can be duplicated

Installation

Install L brackets to support structure so the bend is to the
bottom and the brackets are adjusted upward as far as they
could go. Leave the brackets finger tight to ease installa-
tion of other components and adjustment later in the pro-
cedure.

Using a bolt and washer, install the threaded L-brackets
onto the H-rail so the bend is upwards. Tighten bolt.

Put foam tape on the top mating surface of the C-pillar
cover, and place the rear extrusion against the bottom
surface of the H-rail. Install three screws (Figure 10-137).

Put foam tape on the top edge of the B-pillar cover. Place
the cover against the bottom edge of the H-rail and tighten
four upper screws (Figure 10-137).

Apply sealer to bottom of B- and C-pillar covers.

Install the H-rail onto the support structure. Place the L-
brackets installed on the H-rail under the L-brackets on the
support structure. Tighten screws when installed.

Install lower fasteners in B-pillar cover. Do not tighten
(Figure 10-137).

Install lower fasteners in C-pillar cover. Do not tighten
(Figure 10-137).

Adjust H-rail and extrusions so seams are flush, tighten
fasteners.

10. Install front upper corner filler piece with two rivets and

sealer (Figure 10-137).

11. Clean excess sealer from mating surfaces.

12. Install new inner door seals. Check door to frame fit and

adjust structure if necessary.

13. Install rail and P-seal on top of windshield with (12)

screws.

14. Install new rubber D-seal between P-seal and the rail.

15. Install the soft top and secure.

NOTE:

Clean all surface residue with a tape adhesion pro-

moter before installing extrusions with 2 sided tape.

16. Secure tonneau/rear curtain extrusion to body with five

lockwashers, capscrews, and four self-tapping screws. Use
windshield sealer between the extrusion and the body
(Figure 10-131).

17. Install 43 in. (109 cm) tonneau extrusion on tailgate.

18. Secure 9 in. (23 cm) tonneau extrusion to rear of

wheelhouse.

19. Secure 41 in. (104 cm) tonneau extrusion to side of

wheelhouse, 2 in. (5 cm) from rear corner edge of
wheelhouse.

20. Install velcro strips in extrusions.

21. Install one velcro patch on each wheelhouse side and two

velcro patches on each tailgate chain attachment channel.

22. Secure two bow retainer brackets to wheelhouses with

four screws (Figure 10-138).

23. Leak check the vehicle and add sealer where necessary.

24. Test drive vehicle and check for wind noise.

CAUTION: The ideal crown height of the bow is shown. If
there is excessive crowning of the bow, cut the end of the wood
bow with a saw to reduce the crown. Do not cut more than 0.25
in. (6 mm) at a time, or the bow may become too short.

25. Measure and record the distance across the cargo bed,

between each rear support bar brace. Add 0.25 to 0.50 in.
(6 to 13 mm) to this dimension and mark and cut the wood
bow to this dimension.

26. Position wood bow in two retainer brackets. Lay a straight

edge across the wheel houses as shown (Figure 10-138).
The ideal bow height is 1.5 in. from the straight edge to
the bow crown.

27. Install the four-passenger soft top, tonneau cover, and

slant-back soft top or station wagon soft top, if applicable.
Refer to the owner’s manual.

H-RAIL SCREWS (3)

L-BRACKETS

H-RAIL

SUPPORT STRUCTURE

8-S10-004

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Figure 10-137: Rail and Support Structure Locations

Figure 10-138: Bow Retainer Bracket Installation

8-S10-001

VELCRO

REAR, SIDE, P-CHANNEL

H-RAIL

B-PILLAR

COVER

C-PILLAR COVER

SUPPORT STRUCTURE

FRONT
FILLER PIECE

FILLER

B-PILLAR COVER
LOWER BRACKET

INSTALLATION

MEASURE

REAR SUPPORT

BOW

MEASURE DISTANCE BETWEEN

REAR SUPPORT

RETAINER

BRACKET

INNER FACE OF

BAR BRACES

BAR BRACE

DISTANCE

WHEEL HOUSE

IDEAL BOW HEIGHT

STRAIGHTEDGE

WOOD BOW

STRAIGHTEDGE

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