Convertible Top - Sides Appear to Be Loose

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Article No. 91-21-1
10/16/91


^ CONVERTIBLE TOP - INADEQUATE RETENTION OR DISLODGING OF THE TOP SIDE RETAINER

^ CONVERTIBLE TOP - SIDES OF TOP LOOSE OR
"BLOWS OUT"


LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1991 CAPRI


ISSUE: The convertible top sides may appear to be loose or "blown out". This is caused by inadequate retention or dislodging of the convertible top side retainer.

ACTION: Modify and adjust the side retainer by using the following service procedure.

Figure 1:

SIDE TENSION WIRE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE

1. Raise the rear of the convertible top, Figure 1. Refer to the Owner Guide for detailed procedures.

NOTE: THE FOLLOWING STEPS APPLY TO BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE AND ENABLE FURTHER TIGHTENING OF THE SIDE TENSION WIRE.

Figure 2:

Figure 3:

2. Use a knife to cut 5 mm of material away from the end of the retainer, immediately behind the cable pivot, Figures 2 and 3.

CAUTION: BE CAREFUL NOT TO CUT THE CONVERTIBLE TOP MATERIAL SEWN TO THE SIDE RETAINER.

3. Remove the "B" pillar weatherstrip.

4. Remove the lower section of the trim flap from the "B" pillar frame.

5. Tighten the side tension wire as necessary by adjusting the nut, Figure 3. By heating the nut with a soldering iron for a few moments, the Loctite will release on the threads of the side tension wire.

CAUTION: WHEN TIGHTENING THE NUT, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE SIDE TENSION WIRE MAY BREAK. THIS WILL REQUIRE THAT THE NUT (V830126S36C) AND SIDE TENSION WIRE (E9JY-7652806-A) BE REPLACED. THE PIN CAN BE REUSED. SEE PROCEDURE AFTER STEP # 8.


6. Secure the trim flap to the "B" pillar frame with adhesive (E8AZ-19552-A).

7. Install "B" pillar weatherstrip.

8. Raise the convertible top according to the procedures detailed in the Owner Guide.

SIDE TENSION WIRE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
- IF REQUIRED

1. Install a new side tension wire (E9JY-7652806-A) and nut (V830126S36C). Refer to the 1991 Capri Shop Manual, Section 47-07 for service details.

Figure 4:

2. Tighten the hex head nut until the threaded end of the wire is 3 mm short of being flush with the outer edge of the nut, Figure 4.

3. Install the rear retaining pin (E646511S2) using a suitable driver.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E9JY-7652806-A Side Tension Wire C
V830126S36C Nut (Pkg./4) C
E646511-S2 Pin (Pkg./10) C
E8AZ-19552-A Adhesive B

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
912101A Adjust 0.4 Hrs.
912101B Replace & Adjust-One 0.5 Hrs.
912101C Replace & Adjust-Both 0.6 Hrs.
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
7052806 07
OASIS CODES: 105000