Installing the convertible top latch

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Position the convertible top latch (2).
Turn nuts (1) until hand-tight.

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Position the ball head (5) and clip it in.
Make sure that the retaining clip (4) engages correctly.
Position the Hall effect sensor (2) and clip the wiring harness and cable bracket (3) in.
Fasten blind rivet (1).

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Close soft top completely.
Tighten nuts (1).

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Open soft top.
Tighten the nuts (1).

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING CONVERTIBLE TOP BOW, FRONT .
Refer to ADJUSTING DOOR WINDOW GLASS .
Refer to ADJUSTING THE REAR SIDE WINDOW .