C. Locks fore-and-aft and lateral adjustment

IMPORTANT: This adjustment is very important since the lock fitting can hook onto the lock which means that the lock in the soft top cover drive mechanism can break.

IMPORTANT: Locks must always be adjusted on both sides at the same time.

Remove Rear side trim, CVon both sides.
Maneuver the soft top cover as shown in the illustration.

Fig 1: Illustration For Step 2
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Loosen the nuts that secure the lock to the body.

Fig 2: Illustration For Step 3
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Attach special tool 82 93 797 Adjustment tool, soft top cover in the latch fitting and lower it as shown in the illustration.
IMPORTANT: Special tools are different for the left-hand and right-hand sides. These tools can only be used on the correct side.

Fig 3: Operating Hood Cover And Engaging Latches
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Operate the hood cover so that the latches engage on both sides.
Adjust the soft top cover so that the alignment with the body is correct. Tighten the lock's nuts.
Tightening torque: 24 N.m
Raise the soft top cover and remove the special tools.
Maneuver the soft top cover up and down a few times in order to check its function.
Fit the Rear side trim, CV .

IMPORTANT: Check the lock pin in the drive mechanism. If the pin is broken, the soft top cover will behave almost normally since the friction in the joint can be sufficient to operate the cover. In such cases, the soft top cover will "crack" when closing.