Dowel Pin Alignment

Adjustment of the C-link stop-screws should be performed to align the dowel pins on the folding top with the dowel pin receptacles in the windshield header mounted strikers.

Fig 1: Up Stop Adjustment

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1. Position the convertible top in the raised position with it unlatched to the header.
   NOTE: Center line axis of the convertible top dowel pins should be aligned with the center line axis of the dowel pin receptacles.
   NOTE: Dowel pins can be shifted side to side by turning one stop-screw outward and the opposite side stop-screw inward.
2. Visually inspect the fore/aft alignment of the dowel pin to the receptacles in the windshield header mounted strikers. Measure the amount of misalignment.
3. Lower the convertible top to the stowed position and locate the stop-screws (1) at the base of the C-link to the main pivot bracket (1 per side), between the quarter window and the interior quarter trim.
4. Loosen the 13 mm jam nut and turn the Torx ® 40 stop-screw(s) to the amount required and then retighten the jam nut securely. One half clockwise rotation (turn to the right) of the screw will move the folding top forward 2.0 mm (0.08 in), and one half counterclockwise rotation (turn to the left) of the screw will move the folding top rearward 2.0 mm (0.08 in).
5. Raise the convertible top and pull down on the handle. The dowel pins should fall into the center of the dowel pin receptacles. There should be no rubbing or noise from the dowel pins when the dowel pins enter the receptacles.