Author Topic: soft top release latch RESOLVED  (Read 4070 times)

Tal

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soft top release latch RESOLVED
« on: March 24, 2013, 18:26:54 »
I know this topic has been covered recently.  Thank you
Michael Salemi for the many contributions you've made here.

The dreaded free wheeling release latch happened to me. I think I have simpler solution.

Scenario 1: The top is stowed in the well. Simply push the release with an allen wrench (screwdriver too thick)
                 Photos 1 & 2

Scenario 2: The top is in the up position. Use the hook end of a caulking gun to snag the wire, pull to release the
                 center top post. Photo 3 & 4. Once you can fold the rear part of the soft top forward, proceed with
                 scenario 1

I love this forum!

Tal
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« Last Edit: March 24, 2013, 19:36:04 by Tal »
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Re: soft top release latch RESOLVED
« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2013, 06:11:28 »
Nicely done and documented.  Will be filing this one.

Appreciated,

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Re: soft top release latch RESOLVED
« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2013, 08:18:54 »
 
   Second!
1968/69 280SL, just+100k mi, manual 4, 3.46, both tops, 717/904

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Re: soft top release latch RESOLVED
« Reply #3 on: March 27, 2013, 11:55:11 »
This process should go into the Technical Manual Tai.  Can you add to the section of Tops in the TM?
Bob
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Re: soft top release latch RESOLVED
« Reply #4 on: March 27, 2013, 18:27:15 »
Thanks everyone.
Bob, I have no idea how to add this to the technical manual.
Tal
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