Hard Top Latch: Testing and Inspection

WM 611949 Eliminating noise symptoms - Reworking gate guide in latching hook of hardtop latch

General information

Symptoms

Creaking noises from the front hardtop latch.

Causes and remedial action

Creaking noises can be heard while driving if the gate guide in the latching hook of the hardtop latch is not greased. In the event of a complaint, the gate guide in the latching hook of the hardtop latch must be greased.

Dates of Introduction

Only concerns vehicles manufactured before 19 December 2004.

Tools and materials

000.043.206.65 Krytox GPL205 => GREASE

Reworking gate guide in latching hook of hardtop latch

1. Pull off cover of locking lever for the hardtop latch. => 610219 Removing and installing hardtop - section on "Removing"

Information

When the hardtop is installed, Krytox GPL205 grease can drip when greasing the guide. The endangered areas of the instrument panel and centre console must be properly covered with a cloth, for example.

2. Use a (small) paintbrush to coat the sides of the contact area of the guide pin and latching hook with grease -1-.





Regreasing hardtop latch

3. Use a (small) paintbrush to apply grease to the gate of the latching hook -2-.
4. Press the locking lever several times in succession (open and close the front hardtop latch) to distribute the grease around the gate guide.
5. Fit the cover on the locking lever. => 610219 Removing and installing hardtop - section on "Installing"

Working times

61194910: Reworking convertible top lock; Labor time 20 TU