Convertible Top Latch: Service and Repair

SOFT TOP

Removal and Installation of Front Lock

REMOVAL
1. Remove welt and front finisher.




2. Remove bolts, and then remove front lock rod.

CAUTION: Do not remove front lock hook, center bolts.

3. Remove bolts, and then remove front lock striker, LH, center, and RH.

NOTE: Paint matching marks for front lock assembly to check location for installation.

INSTALLATION
1. Apply super-check spray on a contact surface of 3hooks which may touch with rods on the body. Fully close soft top, and then engage front lock.




2. Open soft top, and then make sure that the part, from which iron material is visible by peeling off super-check mark, exceeds "L" line.




3. Adjust hook contact length by adjusting front lock rod length using front lock rod adjust bolt if "L" line is not exceeded in front lock hook, LH and RH.
4. There is a part malfunction, if "L" line is not exceeded in front lock center hook. Replace front lock assembly.
5. Make sure that the super check mark exceeds the "L" line, and then measure the fully closed operating force while contacting push-pull gauge to the handle. Make sure that the operating force is 68.6 N (7 kg, 15.4 lb) or less, and then install it.

NOTE:
- Replace front lock assembly if the operating force is over the specified value.
- Make sure that operating force when replacing front weatherstrip, center weatherstrip, and rear weatherstrip is 107.8 N (11 kg, 24.2 lb) or less.