98. Remove the wire holder that fixes the wire on
the frame. Use a Torx #20.
99. Keep the screw and the holder in a safe
place.
100. Discard both plastic frames.

NOTE
The new hatches are to be installed on the
existing frames which are glued on the
vehicle.
FIGURE 55

101. Remove all hatch levers (4) and springs
from both new hatches and keep in a safe
place.

FIGURE 56

102. Remove both existing hatches on the
vehicle by removing the screws (4 per hatch).
103. Discard the existing hatches and fasteners.

FIGURE 57

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104. Remove the finishing plastic moulding of
both roof exits.
105. Keep the moulding and screws in a safe
place.

NOTE
The new hatches are to be installed on the
existing hatch frames which are glued on the
vehicle.

FIGURE 58

106. Remove the dashboard cover by
unscrewing the M4 – 0.7x 20 screws (5) that
secure it to the dashboard.

FIGURE 59

107. Remove the finishing plastic moulding on
the driver side pillar.

FIGURE 60

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108. Remove driver side parcel rack end cover.

FIGURE 61

109. Unscrew the light control panel (6 screws
per panel) in line with the front hatch and the
panel in line with the rear hatch. Do not
disconnect wiring.

NOTE
Step 109 is to facilitate the installation of the
harness. Unscrew only panels as necessary.

FIGURE 62

110. Remove vertical protective panel into the
front service compartment.

FIGURE 63

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111. Remove horizontal protective panel into the
front service compartment.

FIGURE 64

112. Prepare the installation of the dashboard
fan switches and dash harness (short
harness).

FIGURE 65

113. On the dash harness, locate wire 114A
(yellow), wire 115A (yellow) and the ground
wire 00A (black).

FIGURE 66

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114. Cut the terminals on these wires and
remove insulation for splicing.

FIGURE 67

115. To allow more room to work, unscrew
Module A (3 screws). Do not disconnect
wiring.

FIGURE 68

116. Locate the driver light switch on the
dashboard.

FIGURE 69

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117. From inside the dashboard, disconnect the
driver light switch connector (Sw24).
118. Locate wire 114A (yellow at pin 10), wire
115A (yellow at pin 9) and the ground wire
00A (black).

FIGURE 70

119. Splice wire 114A of the dash harness with
wire 114A of the driver light switch (Sw24).
120. Splice wire 115A of the dash harness with
wire 115A of the driver light switch (Sw24).
121. Splice wire 00A of the dash harness with
wire 00A of the driver light switch (Sw24).

FIGURE 71

122. Install switches with the red light facing
down as shown in Figure 72.

FIGURE 72

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123. Install switch caps with the fan sign facing
up as shown in Figure 73.
124. On the back of each switch, connect dash
harness switch connectors, Sw305 (front fan)
on the left and Sw306 (rear fan) on the right.

FIGURE 73

125. Run the dash harness up to the front
service compartment through the aperture
close to the left windshield pillar.
126. Use cable ties to secure all new wires with
existing wiring.

FIGURE 74

127. Do not connect wire 24RHF and wire OFB2
on the roof harness (long harness). They are
connected at last to avoid having power on
the electrical line.

FIGURE 75

128. Prepare roof harness (long harness).
129. Use tool shown in Figure 76 and remove
secondary locks in the roof harness
connector MO62 and MO63.

FIGURE 76

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130. Disconnect terminals on the roof harness
connector MO62 and MO63.
131. Keep connectors, secondary locks and
seals in a safe place.

FIGURE 77

132. Install 2 feet of 0.50’’ diameter loom on the
roof harness starting at connector CSS2 then
8 feet of 0.35’’ diameter loom.
133. Attach the sections of looms together with
black electrical tape as shown in Figure 78.

FIGURE 78

134. Into the front service compartment, connect
male connector CSS2 with female connector
CSS2.

FIGURE 79

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135. Run the roof harness through the opening
at the bottom of the driver side pillar.
136. Use cable ties to secure all new wires in
the front service compartment with existing
wiring.

FIGURE 80

137. Run the roof harness through the opening
at the top of the driver side pillar.
138. Use cable ties to secure the harness with
existing wiring.

FIGURE 81

139. Run the roof harness from the top of the
driver side pillar to the light control panel
interspace (bottom of the parcel rack).

FIGURE 82

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140. Run the whole roof harness through the
light control panel interspace (bottom of the
parcel rack) up to the rear hatch (Figure 83).

FIGURE 83

141. Drill a 9/16’’ diameter hole through the
overhead compartment structure as shown in
Figure 84.
142. Install a grommet and run the front hatch
wiring section of the roof harness through the
hole.
143. Install 1 foot of convoluted tubing on the
wiring from the grommet.

FIGURE 84

144. Run the wiring through the aperture over
the top finishing moulding. Make sure the
convoluted tubing is protecting the wiring at
this transition.

FIGURE 85

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145. Groove the roof insulation as shown in
Figure 86.
146. Cut a length of 75 mm of a hose.
147. Install the hose between the metal
structure and the roof insulation as shown in
Figure 86.
148. Run the front section roof harness through
the hose.

FIGURE 86

149. Drill holes in both existing hatch frames on
the front side as shown in Figure 87.

FIGURE 87

150. Install both new hatches with fan. Apply
Loctite on screws. Make sure all springs are
in place.
151. For both new hatches, run the fan wiring
through the ½’’ diameter hole and fix the wire
holder as shown in Figure 88.

FIGURE 88

152. If applicable, cut the excess of fan wiring.
153. On the fan wiring, install seal, socket
terminals, male connector and secondary
lock on front fan motor wiring. Connect black
wire in pin #1 and white wire in pin #2.
FIGURE 89

154. On the roof harness, install terminals into
connector Mo62 on the front section roof
harness with the seal and the secondary lock.
Black wire goes into pin #1 and red wire goes
into pin #2.
FIGURE 90

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155. Connect the front fan male connector to the
roof harness female connector.

FIGURE 91

156. Keep cutting the roof insulation and install
the wiring and connectors into the groove as
shown in Figure 92.
157. Pull the excess length of wire down to the
light control interspace.

FIGURE 92

158. Install a cable tie as shown in Figure 93.

NOTE
Make sure the new wiring is always
protected against wearing or cutting or
squeezing between existing parts.

FIGURE 93

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159. Into the light control panel interspace,
apply sealant #684685 as shown in Figure 94
to secure the grommet and the wiring.

FIGURE 94

160. Repeat the wiring installation for the rear
hatch.
161. Drill a ½’’ diameter hole through the top
finishing moulding and install a grommet.
162. Drill a 9/16’’ diameter hole through
overhead compartment structure and install a
grommet.
163. Run the wiring through the grommets.
164. Drill ¼’’ diameter holes (2) through the
compartment support to install cable ties.
165. Install medium cable ties (3) but do not
tighten.

FIGURE 95

166. Groove the roof insulation as shown in
Figure 96.
167. Cut a length of 75 mm of a hose.
168. Install the hose between the metal
structure and the roof insulation as shown in
Figure 96.
169. Run the wiring through the hose.

FIGURE 96

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170. If necessary, add a length of wiring to the
rear section of the harness to make it long
enough.
171. If applicable, add label Mo63 and wrap the
new wires together with hockey tape.
NOTE
Kit includes wires, splice and terminal for
this operation.

FIGURE 97

172. On the roof harness, install terminals into
connector Mo63 on the rear section roof
harness with the seal and the secondary lock.
Black wire goes into pin #1 and red wire goes
into pin #2.
FIGURE 98

173. On the fan wiring, install seal, socket
terminals, male connector and secondary
lock on rear fan motor wiring. Connect black
wire in pin #1 and white wire in pin #2.
FIGURE 99

174. Connect the rear fan male connector to the
roof harness female connector.

FIGURE 100

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175. Run the wiring into the grooving and above
the structure as shown in Figure 101.
176. Use duct tape to keep the wiring in place
for the next steps.
177. Pull the excess length of wire down to the
light control interspace.

FIGURE 101

178. Tighten the cable ties.

NOTE
Make sure the new wiring is always
protected against wearing or cutting or
squeezing between existing parts.

FIGURE 102

179. Into the light control panel interspace,
apply sealant #684685 as shown in Figure
103 to secure the grommet and the wiring.

FIGURE 103

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180. Locate wire 24RHF and wire OFB2 from
the roof harness (long harness) into the front
service compartment.

FIGURE 104

181. Into the front service compartment, locate
the VECF4 connector (orange).

FIGURE 105

182. Disconnect
necessary.

the

VECF4

connector

if

183. Orientate terminal locking tab of the wire
24RHF with the VECF4 connector as shown
in Figure 106.

FIGURE 106

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184. Connect wire 24RHF into pin C of VECF4
connector and make sure it is locked in place.
185. Reconnect VECF4 connector if applicable.

FIGURE 107

186. Into the front service compartment, on the
left, locate the ''On chassis'' welded ground
studs.
187. Select a free stud or one with the minimum
connections.
188. Clean the contact surface if necessary.

FIGURE 108

189. Connect wire OFB2 to the ''On chassis''
welded ground stud. Use nut M6x1 if
necessary.
190. Tighten to 106 lb-in (12 Nm)

FIGURE 109

191. Apply terminal protection on the terminal
and nut (#684013).
192. Use cable ties to secure all new wires with
existing wiring.
193. Turn ignition lever to Accessory or On
position.
194. Test both fans are running well and
pushing air outside the vehicle.

FIGURE 110

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195. If necessary, make a V-shape cut out on
the finishing moulding as shown in Figure
111.
196. Install the finishing moulding.

FIGURE 111

197. Reinstall these components:
•

Module A (3 screws) into the dashboard.

•

Horizontal protective panel into the front service compartment.

•

Vertical protective panel into the front service compartment.

•

All light control panels.

•

Driver side parcel rack end cover.

•

Finishing plastic moulding on the driver side pillar.

•

Dashboard cover.

198. Bulletin is complete.

ESTIMATED TIME
The time required to perform this instruction sheet is approximately 6 hours per vehicle.

PARTS / WASTE DISPOSAL
Discard waste according to applicable environmental regulations (Municipal/State[Prov.]/ Federal)

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