Folding Top Latch Adjustment - Center

Folding Top Latch Adjustment - Center

Removal Procedure





1. Cycle the folding top open.
2. Remove the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement (Sunshade Replacement) in Interior Trim.
3. Remove the windshield upper garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Upper Garnish Molding Replacement (Windshield Upper Garnish Molding Replacement) in Interior Trim.




4. Loose the jam nut (1) on the center header latch linkage.




5. Disconnect the ball socket from the side header latch by pulling downward.




6. Twist the ball socket (2) to lengthen or shorten the linkage only one complete turn at one time. Rotate the ball socket clockwise to increase the travel of the center header latch linkage. Rotate the ball socket counterclockwise to decrease the travel of the center header latch linkage.



Installation Procedure





1. Connect the center header latch linkage to the side header latch by pushing on the ball socket.
2. Manually raise the folding top to the windshield header latches.
3. In order to ensure smooth operation of the header latches, use the emergency release handle to cycle the center header latch motor.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

4. Tighten the jam nut (1).

Tighten the jam nut to 10 N.m (88 lb in).

5. Install the windshield upper garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Upper Garnish Molding Replacement (Windshield Upper Garnish Molding Replacement) in Interior Trim.
6. Install the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement (Sunshade Replacement) in Interior Trim.
7. Cycle the folding top closed.
8. Inspect the folding top for proper operation. Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation.