Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Rewiring 5th Bow Microswitch

SUBJECT # 10:
REWIRING 5TH BOW MICROSWITCH CIRCUIT

APPLICATION:
VIN SERIAL NOS. S700216-S7013088

To prevent false messages from appearing on SID, connector H10-15 for the 5th bow microswitch must be rewired.

Parts:

Female connecting sleeve 91 20 957
Male connecting pin 41 15 077
Cable tie 79 71 880
Connecting pin removal tool 85 80 110

Issued as M94 Essential tool. Order from Kent-Moore directly at 1-800-345-2233 if necessary.

NOTE:
Some cars have had the wiring modified per instructions included herein but have not had the microswitch removed. If upon Inspection you can determine that the wiring Is correct, remove the microswitch and tape and secure the connector.

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

2. Working from the left and side, detach the Tonneau cover's weatherseal/storage bag as far as the hinge and move it out of the way.




3. Extract connector H10-15 and unplug it. See Figure 11.A. Reconnect the pins as described below and on the following page.

Tonneau cover wiring harness:

4. Withdraw the yellow/white lead with male pin from position 4 in the female part of connector H10-15.

5. Cut off the pin, strip the lead and crimp on a new male pin, P/N 41 15 077.

6. Press the yellow/white lead into position 10.


Car's rear wiring harness:




7. Withdraw the green lead with female pin from position 3 in the male part of connector H10-15.

8. Withdraw the yellow/white lead with female pin from position 4 in the male part of connector H10-15.

9. Cut off the pins from both leads and strip them (leave wire as long as possible to avoid strain on harness after repair).

10. Place both leads together and crimp a new female sleeve, P/N 91 20 957 onto them.

11. Press the leads Into position 10.

12. Plug in connector H10-15.

13. Fit the top storage bag in place and refit the Tonneau cover weatherseal.

NOTE
Make certain top storage bag and Tonneau cover weatherseal are refitted completely to allow for full downward movement of top on left side. Otherwise, top movement restriction will not allow proper programming to take place.




Figures 13A, B, C, D

14. Remove the covering shell as indicated in Figure 13.A.

15. Remove the screws securing the righthand microswitch as indicated in Figure 13.B.

16. Snip the cable tie holding the connector in position.

17. Unplug the connector. See Figure 13.C.

18. Remove and scrap the existing microswitch.

19. Cover open end of connector with a piece of tape to protect end of pins.

20. Fasten the wiring into place using a cable tie. See Figure 13.D.

21. Refit the covering shell and tighten the bolts.