Convertible Top Locking Motor V223/Convertible Top Lock Switch (open) F294/Convertible Top Lock Switch (closed) F295 , removing and installing

Removing 

Fig 1: Locating Convertible Top Locking Motor V223/Convertible Top Lock Switch (Open) F294/Convertible Top Lock Switch (Closed) F295

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• Store convertible top in convertible top compartment.

• The convertible top compartment cover remains open.

• Remove front roof frame seal bolts.
• Carefully remove front rail trim.
• Remove ball joint wire fastener and press push rods from convertible top lock ball studs.
• Disconnect electrical connector.

• Mark exact position of convertible top latch on rail 1.
• Remove convertible top latch bolts and remove latch.

Installing 

• Ensure convertible top latch is installed in the position marked earlier.

Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torques  → Attachments - assembly overview .

Adjust convertible top latch → Convertible top locks, checking and adjusting .