Convertible Top Deck Lid Motor: Service and Repair

REPLACING ELECTRIC TOP STORAGE BOX LID DRIVE:




- Turn ign1tion key to "O" position.
- Raise trunk lid.
- Loosen clips (1) and lower trunk trim panel.

Installation:
- Adjust top storage box lid drive.




- Disconnect plugs.

Gray plug - microswitch S3
Yellow plug - microswitch S4
White plug - power supply




- Disengage top storage box lid drive and unlock top storage box lid.




- Disengage top drive.




- Shut trunk lid.

Top Closed:
- Unlock top on cowl panel and lift at front end.
- Position top tensioning bow upright and open top storage box lid.

Top Opened:
- Open top storage box lid and lift top out of top storage box.
- Position top tensioning bow upright.

NOTE:
- If top cannot be lifted out of top storage box, engage top drive and run top out of storage box electrically.
- If electric operation is not possible, press top into storage box completely and press out top push rod (2) firmly.
- Check top adjustment.




- Disengage and pull out retainer from above.




- Pull linkage off ball head.

Installation:
- Adjust length of linkage.




- Loosen screws (1).
- Unscrew screws (2).
- Take off top storage box lid.




Installation:
- Align top storage box lid in such a manner that when closed ornamental strips (1) are lined up, gap (A) between ornamental strips and lid is uniform on left and right sides and there is sufficient clearance to tensioning bow during movement of top storage box lid.




- Unscrew screw and pull out drive lever forward.

Installation:
- Drive lever can be inserted only in one position (splined shaft is asymmetric).
- Keep trying in different position until drive lever can be inserted easily.
- Lock screw with Loctite No 270.
- Tightening torque = 5 Nm (3.5 ft. lbs.).




- Raise trunk lid.
- Hold drive tight in trunk and unscrew screws (1).

Installation:
- Lock screws with Loctite No. 270.
- Tightening torque = 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).