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Front Roof Panel Lock






Front roof panel lock

Note! The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Removal

Note! Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Roof bow lock, replacing




Remove the panel from the windshield member as described in Headerrail Trim Panel Header Rail Trim Panel.

Note! Mark the location to facilitate installation.

Remove:
- the 4 M6 screws of the lock plate (1)
- the sensors from uninstalled component (2).
Torque tighten. See: Tightening torque [1][2]Body and Frame.

Lock at front edge of front roof panel, replacing





Note! Mark the location to facilitate installation.

Remove the 4 clips from the front edge of the headlining (1) and the 4 hidden clips at (2).
Bend down the front edge.





Remove:
- the braces (3)
- the hydraulic cylinder at the attachments (4)
- the nuts (5) of the lock (3 M6 on each side)
- the sensors (6)
- the lock unit, 3 M6 (7).





Lock at rear edge of front roof panel, replacing

Note! Mark the location to facilitate installation.




Remove the 3 M6 nuts at (1).
Torque tighten. See: Tightening torque [1][2]Body and Frame.

Installation

Note! For tightening torques, see Tightening torque [1][2]Body and Frame

Check and adjust the front roof panel lock. Front roof panel lock Front Roof Panel Lock

Install in the reverse order.




Check that the lock engages and disengages by turning the screw (1).
(2) depicts the closed position and (3) depicts the open position.
Adjust the roof as described in Roof, adjusting Adjustments.