Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Checking Wiring - 5th Bow Potentiometer

SUBJECT # 8:
CHECKING WIRING CONNECTED TO 5TH BOW POTENTIOMETER

APPLICATION:
VIN SERIAL NOS. S7000216-S7012964




Figures 9a, 9A, 9c

Check the wiring connected to the 5th bow's potentiometer to make certain it is not too taut or too slack. Adjust as necessary.

Parts:

Cable ties (as required) 7971 880

1. Operate the top using the "ROOF" switch until it is in the position shown in Figure 9 above. The top, 5th bow and the Tonneau cover should be fully raised.

IMPORTANT
The 5th bow must be fully raised for the wiring harness to have the correct amount of slack.

2. Hook your finger around the wiring and move it downwards. The wiring should be tensioned so that it is just possible to insert the tip of your finger into the hole (Figure 9.A) in the top mechanism.

3. If necessary. adjust as described below:

a. Cut the cable tie. See Figure 9.a.

b. Adjust the length of the wiring harness.

c. Fasten a new cable tie in place. It should be tightened around the chamfering on the cross-bar so that it cannot slide sideways. See Figure 9.c above.

d. Run top up and down to verify that wiring does not bind in gear.