Installation

Installation







1. Position hydraulic cylinder in latch assembly slots and lower to engage lugs.







2. Move locking lever across to secure hydraulic cylinder.







3. Fit and fully seat clevis pin and fit retaining chip.







4. Connect hoses to hydraulic cylinder.
Position latch assembly in vehicle, remove blanking plugs from hoses and cylinder connectors and fit new 'O ring seals to hose connectors.
Noting marked positions, fit and tighten hoses to actuator, ensuring that hoses are not twisted or distorted.
5. Remove plastic protective sheet from vehicle interior.
6. Using a new tie strap, secure hydraulic hoses to the latch assembly.
7. Fit latch assembly to BIW header. Refer to Convertible Top Latch. Service and Repair
8. Fit latch assembly cover panel. Refer to Convertible Top Latch. Service and Repair
9. Perform the Battery Reconnection Procedure Service and Repair and fit battery cover.
10. Check hydraulic system for satisfactory operation and freedom from leaks.
Power top to fully raised position.
Power top to fully lowered position.
Power top to fully raised position.
Check that hose connections are free from leakage.
11. Position trim finisher on header rail and secure with new fir tree fastener, exercising care to avoid damaging finisher.
12. Fit upper 'A' post trim finisher.
13. Fit sun visors and retention bezels.
14. Where applicable, connect microphone harness multiplug.
15. Fit roof console.