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Rattle from 5th bow lock mechanism: Procedure

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Lubricate with Molycote 33.

  1. Run the soft top so that the adjustable covering of the soft top cover is open.
  2. Remove the covering of the soft top cover.
  3. Lubricate the lock with Molycote 33. Make sure that it gets all the way into the lock.
    Fig 1: Locating Lock Lubricating Point
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  4. Operate the adjustable covering of the soft top cover a few times to allow the grease to spread throughout the lock.
  5. Check that the noise is gone. If necessary, lubricate again.
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