Convertible Top: Description and Operation

SLIDING ROOF / CONVERTIBLE: RETRACTABLE HARDTOP SYSTEM: SYSTEM DIAGRAM

























SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

1. GENERAL

The retractable hardtop system can be opened and closed by pressing and holding the roof control switch. This system has the following features:

This system consists of 5 links: the roof link for opening and closing the No. 1 and No. 2 roof panels; the back window link for opening and closing the back window panel; the main package tray trim link for deploying, stowing and tilting up the 2 package tray trims; the side package tray trim link for deploying and stowing the side package tray LH/RH; and the luggage link for opening and closing the front of luggage door. These links are operated by electric motors.

This system is controlled by the sliding roof control ECU assembly. The necessary control signals from other ECUs are input through the BEAN.

2. FUNCTION OF COMPONENTS