NOTE: The hard top is manufactured from a sheet molded compound (SMC).
SMC is constructed using short fiberglass strands usually less than 5.08 cm (2 inches) long. Sheet stock of glass impregnated resin matting is placed into the mold and pressed under heat to flow material throughout the mold. Tooling is shear edge designed to mold to net (i.e. no trimming at periphery required).
SMC is repairable in accordance with established procedures described within this manual. (Refer to 23 - BODY - STANDARD PROCEDURE - PLASTIC BODY PANEL REPAIR)
There are two hard top locator devices positioned approximately 50 mm (2 in.) from the most forward attachment holes for both two door and four door models. There is an additional locator on the passenger side at the upper B-post mount on four door hard top models.
If the black four way locator is missing, replace. In the event that the rivet stud is damaged or missing, drill out and replace.