S4 Quattro Cabriolet V8-4.2L (BHF) (2008)
Convertible Top Latch: Service and Repair
Convertible Top Locks, Checking and Adjusting
Convertible Top Locks, Checking And Adjusting
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Front rail trim and cowl panel trim removed.
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Close convertible top.
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Check position of convertible top lock and anchor plate to one another.
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Convertible top lock pins - 1 - must not contact anchor plate - 2 -.
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If necessary, adjust position of anchor plate - 2 -.
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Loosen wire bracket retainers and press both push rods - 3 - off ball studs.
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Check whether convertible top locks have reached their end position by pressing firmly on ball studs - 4 - in closing direction.
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The push rods - 3 - must be able to be placed on the ball studs - 4 - in this position.
Convertible top locks and linkages, adjusting
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Push rods - 3 - removed from ball studs - 4 - on both sides.
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Loosen Convertible Top Locking Motor V223 bolts approximately one turn.
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On right side of vehicle, place push rod - 3 - on ball stud - 4 -.
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Tighten Convertible Top Locking Motor V223 bolts.
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Loosen lock nut - 5 - on left side of vehicle and adjust ball stud by screwing threads in or out.
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Adjust ball stud - 3 - so that it can be placed on ball stud - 4 -.
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Tighten lock nut in this position.
Tightening torques