Removing and installing convertible top latch — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 5C7, 5C1

• Renewed: spring clips

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• Always renew spring clips after control links have been removed.
• Perform functional check before installing trim.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove trim at front of convertible top .
2. Insert a small screwdriver beneath spring clips (arrows) and raise spring clips.
3. Pull ball heads of linkages (3) off convertible top locks (2).
4. Always renew spring clips after control links have been removed.
5. Disconnect wire from sensor for wind deflector latch (5).

6. Unscrew nuts (1) and remove convertible top latch (4).
7. Install convertible top latch (4).
8. Tighten nuts (1).
9. Press ball heads (arrows) onto convertible top locks (2).
10. Connect wire from sensor for wind deflector latch (5).
11. Perform functional check before installing trim.
12. Install trim at front of convertible top .

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