54 34... Removing And Installing Motor Wiring Harness
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove cowl panel trim . Refer to 54 34 127 Removing And Installing/Replacing Trim For Cowl Panel .
WARNING:
Soft top becomes pressureless without a warning signal.
For all work, secure soft top with a suitable support tool against collapsing.
Ensure Convertible top is supported in the middle.
Ignition must remain switched off during the repair work.
Failure to comply with this instruction may result in the hydraulic valves incurring preliminary damage.
The right side is removed in the same way as the left side.
Open retaining bar at ball end (1).
Unclip ball end (1).
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Release screw (2).
Detach cable tie.
Installation:
Replace faulty cable ties:
Mark position of Hall sensor.
Release screw (1) on Hall sensor.
Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.
Remove wiring harness.
Installation:
- Replace all cable ties
- Make sure Convertible top wiring harness is correctly routed
- Do not twist or kink wiring harness.
- Wiring harness must not be under tension
- Carry out function test . Refer to 54 34 001 Checking Function Of EH Convertible Top .