Left Convertible Top Compartment Enclosure Motor -V433-, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Fig 1: Tighten Screws -3- To Attach Motor To Bracket

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-- Depending on the original attachment method, tighten the motor to the bracket with screws -3-

-- Insert the spring -2- and drive wheel axle -1- in the bracket.

The side of the spring fits into the groove on the bracket.

-- Mount the drive wheel onto the axle. The open end of the spring must fit into the lower opening on the drive wheel.

Fig 2: Mount Drive Wheel Onto Axle, End Of Spring Must Fit Into Opening In Drive Wheel

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Press the drive wheel onto the axle just far enough so that the splines still do not mesh with the splines on the motor.

-- Turn the drive wheel 360° three times clockwise -arrow A- to pretension the spring.

Fig 3: Turning Drive Wheel 360 Degrees Three Times Clockwise -Arrow A- To Pretension Spring

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-- Now push the drive wheel all the way down -arrow B-.

The splines are now engaged.

-- Hold the drive wheel in this position and secure it with a thin piece of tape -arrows-.

Fig 4: Holding Drive Wheel In This Position And Secure It With Tape

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-- Make sure the inner release lever -3- is installed correctly:

Fig 5: Making Sure Inner Release Lever -3- Is Installed Correctly

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The spring -2- must engage on the support bracket.
The tab -1- on the release lever must be positioned as shown in the illustration (below the inner release lever).

-- Push the outer release lever -1- in the direction of -arrow A-.

Fig 6: Pushing Outer Lever -1- In -Direction Of Arrow A-

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-- Push the release lever -2- in the direction of -arrow B-.

-- Secure both levers in this position with tape -arrows-.

-- Insert the motor with the bracket into the mounting bracket, and tighten the screws -1 to 3-.

Fig 7: Identifying Screws -1 Through 3- And Remove Cover

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-- Remove the tape.

The rest of the installation is performed in reverse order of removal. Note The Following:

-- Guide the wire through the slot in the mounting bracket.