Hard Top Latch: Service and Repair

WM 611919 Removing and installing convertible top lock

Technical values





Removing convertible top lock

Removing cover for convertible top lock





Installation position of 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.





Removing cover for 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).





Moving locking hook to extended end position

Removing convertible top lock

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





Removing convertible top lock

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 convertible top lock

Installing cover for convertible top lock

1. Slide cover -B- over the convertible top lock from the rear -A-. Ensure the cover -B- is centered 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.





Installing cover for convertible top lock

2. Lock convertible top.