Convertible top locks, checking and adjusting
- Front rail trim and cowl panel trim removed.
- Close convertible top.
- Check position of convertible top lock and anchor plate to one another.
Convertible top lock pins - 1 - must not contact anchor plate - 2 -.
- If necessary, adjust position of anchor plate - 2 -.
- Loosen wire bracket retainers and press both push rods - 3 - off ball studs.
- Check whether convertible top locks have reached their end position by pressing firmly on ball studs - 4 - in closing direction.
The push rods - 3 - must be able to be placed on the ball studs - 4 - in this position.
Convertible top locks and linkages, adjusting
- Push rods - 3 - removed from ball studs - 4 - on both sides.
- Loosen Convertible Top Locking Motor V223 bolts approximately one turn.
- On right side of vehicle, place push rod - 3 - on ball stud - 4 -.
- Tighten Convertible Top Locking Motor V223 bolts.
- Loosen lock nut - 5 - on left side of vehicle and adjust ball stud by screwing threads in or out.
- Adjust ball stud - 3 - so that it can be placed on ball stud - 4 -.
- Tighten lock nut in this position.
Tightening torques → Attachments - assembly overview .