Removing and installing/replacing cowl panel lock, left or right (4' Series Convertible)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove FRONT ROOFLINER
Installation note:
- Microencapsulated screws (Loctite) must be replaced and may not be reused
- Screw connection must be completed within 20 mins. (start of curing)
- Microencapsulated screws must not be retightened
- Thread of nut must be cleaned beforehand in event of repeated use
Move soft top into service position.
Move soft top so that angle of the hinges is not ≤90°.
Support rear roof shell to soft top cover with suitable auxiliary materials.
Auxiliary materials must lie over wide area and if possible over entire length.
Rear roof shell is supported by auxiliary materials on soft top cover.
Roof shells block each other.
Slide open retaining clip (1) and unclip ball head.
Unscrew nuts (2).
Tightening torque 54 37 8AZ .
Installation note:
Replace nuts.
Replacement only:
Loosely screw on the new locks.
It should just be barely possible to slide the lock, as it must still move enough to center itself.
Close soft top.
The locks slide into place.
Tighten down nuts (1).
Tightening torque 54 37 8AZ .
Check BODY GAP DIMENSION and if necessary adjust