S2000 L4-2.2L (2004)
Hard Top Latch: Service and Repair
Body Side Catch Assembly Replacement
Body Side Catch Assembly Replacement
NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove the roof from the body. Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
2. Remove the rear side trim.
3. On the left side, detach and disconnect the connector (A), then detach the harness clip (B).
4. Remove the bolts (C, D), then remove the body side catch assembly (E).
5. Remove the lower clip (A) fastening the B-pillar outer weatherstrip (B) from outside of the front door opening. Make sure the center of the clip
hole aligns with the center of the hole in the convertible top frame (C). If necessary, loosen the mounting bolt (D), and move the convertible top
frame slightly until the holes align. Then tighten the bolt, and install the clip.
6. Grease the catch.
7. Reinstall the catch assembly (E) on the corner gusset (F) and the convertible top frame; tighten the bolts (G, H). On left side, reconnect the
connector (I).
8. Reinstall all of the removed parts.
