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Adjusting side windows > < Removing and installing convertible top lock
Checking and adjusting convertible top locks
Checking and adjusting convertible top locks
l  Front bracing hoop trim and scuttle panel trim detached
l  Convertible top closed
–  Check the mutual positioning of the convertible top lock and backing plate.
   
The pin -1- of the convertible top lock must not make contact with the backing plate -2-.
–  If necessary, adjust the position of the backing plate -2-.
–  Unfasten the wire clips and press the two connecting rods -3- off the ball studs.
–  Check whether the convertible top locks have reached their end position by pressing firmly on the ball stud -4- in closing direction.
Suction fitting of the connecting rods -3- on the ball studs -4- must be possible in this position.
Adjusting convertible top locks and linkage
l  Connecting rods -3- detached from ball studs -4- on both sides
–  Slacken off the bolts of the convertible top lock motor -V223- by roughly one turn.
–  On the right side of the vehicle, attach the connecting rod -3- to the ball stud -4-.
–  Tighten the bolts of the convertible top lock motor -V223-.
–  On the left side of the vehicle, slacken off the lock nut -5- and adjust the ball stud by screwing the thread in or out.
–  Set the connecting rod -3- so as to permit a suction fit on the ball stud -4-.
–  Tighten the lock nut in this position.
Tightening torques → Chapter
  A61-10013

Adjusting side windows > < Removing and installing convertible top lock