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Removal and Replacement



Removing And Installing Motor For Drive Mechanism

Technical values







Preliminary work

Move convertible top to service position. Refer to convertible top service position.

Removing motor for drive mechanism







1. Release -arrows a- and remove connector.







2. Loosen lock washers -1- and lift up and out -arrows A-.







3. Remove pliable shafts -2- from the motor for convertible top operation and lay them aside -arrows B-.
4. Loosen the three fastening nuts -3- and remove motor for convertible top operation by pulling it forwards -arrow C-.

Installing motor for drive mechanism

1. Insert motor for convertible top operation into the studs -arrow A-.







2. Secure motor for convertible top operation with the three fastening nuts -1-. Tightening torque: 3.5 ftlb.
3. Adjust convertible top gear. Refer to Adjusting convertible top gear.
4. Insert pliable shafts -2- into the motor for convertible top operation -arrows B- and secure with lock washers -3- (-arrows C-).
5. Push connector onto motor for convertible top operation until it clicks into place.







Subsequent work

Move convertible top out of service position.