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

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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 .