Convertible Top - Difficult to Close Or Latch

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Models


1984 Dodge 600 & Chrysler LeBaron Convertible


Subject


Convertible Top Cam & Control Link Adjustment


Index


BODY

Date


February 13, 1984

No..


23-10-84
SYMPTOM/CONDITION

^ Top difficult to close due to side-to-side alignment of the top (pins do not meet properly with header holes).

^ Top difficult to latch after closing.

^ Top shifts to left when released from the header.

ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE

The following convertible top operation complaints can be corrected by adjustment:

All 1984 convertible top mechanisms have a cam adjustment located at the top of the rear rail. This cam assembly is used to change top header position, in relation to the windshield header, and will help to overcome fabric tension that tends to move the rail rearward and allow the locating pins to come down rearward of the header striker.

FIGURE 1:

A dart is stamped on the face of the cam to help in properly locating the cam during adjustment. The center of the cam is recessed to accommodate a 3/16" Allen wrench. A Phillips head screw at the outer diameter is used to lock the cam in place after adjustment (Figure 1).
Cam Adjustment

1. Back out Phillips head screw so cam is free to rotate.

2. Release top and place in half raised position to remove all possible strain from the cam.

3. Rotate cam so that dart (arrow) is at the 12 o'clock position.

4. Tighten Phillips head screw to lock cam in position.

5. Close top.

FIGURE 1:

Control Link Adjustment

1. Loosen the two control link attaching bolts on each side (Figure 1).
2. Release top and raise until there is six to eight inches between the top header and the windshield header. This will allow the control links to seek their proper position.

3. Hold top in this position and tighten control link bolts to complete the adjustment.

NOTE: IF CLOSING EFFORT IS STILL HIGH IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO ROTATE CAMS TO THEIR MAXIMUM POSITION, WHICH IS WITH THE DART FACING TO THE REAR (9 O'CLOCK ON THE LEFT AND 3 O'CLOCK ON THE RIGHT). REPEAT CONTROL LINK ADJUSTMENT.

FRONT WHEEL DRIVE LABOR OPERATION TIME SCHEDULE:

POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty


TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No. 23-42-50-01......................... 0.3 Hrs.


FAILURE CODE: 50 - Improper Adjustment