Changing Tonneau Cover Potentiometer

SUBJECT # 15:
CHANGING THE TONNEAU COVER POTENTIOMETER

APPLICATION:
VIN SERIAL NOS. S7000216-S7013202




Figures 18A, B, C

Change the Tonneau cover potentiometer.

Parts:

Potentiometer kit 45 58 771

Consists of:

^ Potentiometer
^ Bracket
^ Adapter
^ Screw (2)

Cable tie 79 71 880

IMPORTANT
When this repair has been carried out, it will not be possible to operate the top by means of the ROOF switch until the potentiometer resistance readings have been programmed into the ECM. See Step 17.

1. The top should be fully raised the first and 5th bows should be locked from the previous step.

2. Remove the clips securing the luggage compartment trim on the RH side.

3. Detach the luggage compartment weatherseal on the RH side and fold down the trim.

4. Remove the right-hand rear light cluster. This will enable the Tonneau cover drive mechanism to be seen while in operation.

5. Remove the existing bracket, potentiometer and white plastic adapter by the Tonneau cover motor. Scrap them but retain the bracket retaining screw. See Figure 17A on previous page. Pry off white plastic piece with screwdriver.

6. Remove new potentiometer from new bracket

7. Fit the new bracket in place without potentiometer installed and secure It by means of the old bracket's screw. See Figure 18.B on previous page.

8. Press the new black plastic adapter onto the shaft of the Tonneau cover motor. Fit the key on the Inside of the adapter in the groove on the shaft. See Figure 18.C.




Figure 19A, B

9. Fit the new potentiometer in place with the electrical leads pointing downwards. See Figure 19.A. Be sure to index "D" shaped slot in potentiometer with adapter.

IMPORTANT
Unless the electrical leads point downwards, the ECM will receive incorrect potentiometer readings and the potentiometer could be damaged beyond repair.

10. Secure the connector by means of a cable tie.

Position the connector as shown in Figure 19.B above.

11. Refit the rear lamp cluster.

12. Refit the luggage compartment trim.

13. Refit the luggage compartment weatherseal on the RH side.

14. Do not refit the trim and scuff plate until repair step 16 has been completed.