Convertible Top Latch Position Switch / Sensor: Service and Repair

WM 614119 Removing and installing microswitch for flap

Preliminary work

Remove rear side section flap. => 614219 Removing and installing rear side section flap - "Removing" section

Installing microswitch for flap

1. Insert spindle mount -1- together with top microswitch -2- first from above into the spindle -3- and then into the bracket -4- -arrow-.





Inserting spindle mount with microswitch

2. Insert Allen key -1- in the emergency operation mechanism -2- -arrow A- and turn it to the right or left -arrow B- until the front fastening screw of the top microswitch can be accessed -arrow C-.





Turning spindle using emergency operation mechanism

3. Insert and screw in front fastening screw -1- of top microswitch -arrow-.





Inserting front fastening screw

4. Insert Allen key in the emergency operation mechanism and turn it to the right or left until the rear fastening screw of the top microswitch can be accessed. => Turning spindle using emergency operation mechanism.
5. Insert and screw in rear fastening screw -1- of top microswitch -arrow-.





Inserting rear fastening screw

6. Bend cable fixing device -1- on top engine slightly outwards -arrow A- and engage electric connecting line -2- for the top microswitch in the cable fixing device -arrows B-.





Engaging cable in fixing device

7. Insert Allen key in the emergency operation mechanism and turn it to the right until the bottom microswitch can be accessed => Turning spindle using emergency operation mechanism.
8. Insert bottom microswitch -1- in bracket -2- -arrow-.





Inserting bottom microswitch

Information

New circlips must always be used when securing the bottom microswitch.

9. Insert both circlips -1- from the side -arrow- and press in until they fully connect with the bracket -2-.





Installing bottom microswitch

Information

When installing the flat connectors with the electric connecting lines, the correct installation position in the central connect must be observed (see wiring diagrams).

10. Insert the three flat connectors together with the electric connecting lines -1- in the central connector -2- -arrow- , until the flat connectors audibly engage.





Establishing cable connections

11. Using a tie-wrap -arrow A- fasten electric connecting lines to the bracket.





Affixing cable ties

12. Tie electric connecting lines together using a tie-wrap -arrow B-.

Subsequent work

Install rear side section flap. => 614219 Removing and installing rear side section flap - "Installing" section