Folding Top Clock Spring Replacement

Folding Top Clock Spring Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Position the top with the #1 bow and the #5 bow up, and open the stowage compartment.




2. Grasp the clock spring with vice grips or pliers, and remove the spring end from the roof link pin.
3. Remove the nut.
4. Remove the clock spring and the pin.



Installation Procedure

1. Install the flat washer, the bushing, and the gripper washer to the clock spring pin.




2. Install the clock spring with pin to the arm.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

3. Install the clock spring nut.

Tighten the nut to 4 N.m (35 lb in).

4. Grasp the end of the clock spring with vice grips or pliers.
5. Wind the clock spring and insert the end of the spring into the roof link pin.
6. Reposition the folding top to the original position.