REPAIR TONNEAU GASKET

(project by Ian Barnett)

 

DESCRIPTION TOOLS

There is a rubber gasket that stops water getting into the roof storage area which, over time, can be torn by the action of raising and lowering the roof.

To stop water getting into the roof storage area you can replace the gasket or repair it.

 

Duct tape or rubber repair kit

 

STEP
ACTION
1
 Undo the roof lock handles (as if you were lowering the roof) and push up the front of the roof. This will allow you to open the tonneau cover. Once the torneau cover is open you can gently lower the rear of the roof so it hangs above the roof storage area.
2

Examine the gasket for any signs of wear, in particular area between the boot lid seam and the doors, where there is a gully for water to drain.
Make sure you examine both sides of the gasket for holes and damage
3
 Place tape or repair patch over any holes
4
 Any water should drain down the gully to the drain hole just behind the seat belt mounting. The start and end point of the gully are marked (with a yellow circle) in the pictures below.
5

When you close the torneau cover it will locate in the top of the gasket and form a waterproof seal.