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Removing and Installing Convertible Top Lock



Removing And Installing Convertible Top Lock






Removing convertible top lock

Removing cover for convertible top lock






1. Remove cover -B- of convertible top lock -A-. Hold the cover at the top of the front latch area with your fingers and release it by pressing it forwards. Pull cover -B- down off the convertible top lock.






2. Insert Allen key -1- into convertible top lock -A- and turn in -direction of arrow- (inscription "Open") until locking hook is in the extended end position (perceptible stop).






Removing convertible top lock
1. Unscrew the four fastening screws -3-. Remove convertible-top lock -A- and disconnect electric plug connections -6-.






Installing convertible top lock
1. Plug in electric plug connections -6- and position convertible top lock -A- on roof frame. Coat the four fastening screws -3- with screw locking lacquer and tighten. -] Tightening torque: 8 Nm (6 ftlb.)






Installing cover for convertible top lock
1. Slide cover -B- over the convertible top lock from the rear -A-. Ensure the cover -B- is centred and engages in the guide, then push it forward until it clicks into position. Press the front edge of the cover -B- up and bend it forward slightly with your fingers. The cover -B- clicks into place.






2. Lock convertible top.