How do you tighten top (window frame) console piece on C2 Cab

[JeffKay]

If that is what it's called... I attached a pic.

I have a 99 C2 Cab. I was checking the rattle when my top is up.

This piece, the console the convertible top locks into is loose.

The PO broke the threads.. how is this fixed? See pic.

It's in the top of the window frame.,. I can't see any access to it.

Thanks

Jeff

Edited January 26, 2013 by JeffKay

[Loren]

Why not share your solution for the next person that has the same issue?

[JeffKay]

Loren, I edited my post, but I could not change the headline.

I took off the IR covers (the dark plastic thingys) and there are 2 4mm bolts.

Unfortunately, the receiving end is cracked as in the pic.

I can see of no way to replace this. It looks like it's sealed in the window frame.

Any suggestions?

[dcdrechsel]

Google-mikefocke's web site and look for diy on visor retaining nuts .It's complete and includes pictures .

[JeffKay]

Google-mikefocke's web site and look for diy on visor retaining nuts .It's complete and includes pictures .

Wow - thanks!

https://sites.google.com/site/mikefocke2/randrcenternuts

Awesome solution!

[JeffKay]

Ok, it worked great! But.... a few caveats..

It was soooo frustrating! My goodness I cursed like a sailor. Getting those pieces out of the original hole was impossible for me. I made another access hole on the other side of the windshield. I used a wire and pushed the pieces through. I have no idea how he got them out.

I recommend keeping them all and reassembling them on your bench to see if you got them all. Otherwise they could rattle and be annoying.

Also, the tool to press the rivnut. I bought that tool pictured in the PDF. I gave it to a bodybuilder friend and he could not crush a steel rivnut. Maybe the guy in the pdf used aluminum or brass, steel cannot be crushed with that tool by a mortal man.

I ended up sticking a three foot piece of pipe on each handle for more leverage.

But.. it worked and it's fine! - Thanks everyone.