I will start off by saying that the reason i replaced the cable was that one of them had a lot of play in it to the point where it would not tighten at the adjustment point. The cable would still work if operated by hand, yet there was no way to get it tight or snug at the center motor connection point.
Call it what you want, Maintenance or repair but i did not like what i was seeing from one of cables and for 30min of my time and a few bucks it is an easy fix.. So lets get started....
Before you even start dealing with the cables i suggest you do the items listed below for access and to make the job easier. READ THIS WHOLE DIY FIRST.
It will be easier.
If its your first time taking the seat and panels out just you tube it and you will find a step by step on how to do each item in steps 1 thru 4.
Step 1. Open your top and stow it away.
Step 2. Unlock the latches to the rear hatch and open it. PLEASE support it so it does not close on you while working. A piece of wood can move, be hit or shift. So use something that will not move. Pillows, big foam blocks, milk crate. This will hurt you if it comes crashing down so get it right.
Step 3. Remove rear seat. Center section then bottom and top in that order.
Step 4. Remove your rear interior side panels. (you tube it, its there). Remove center section, be careful with your tweeter connection, then top section then the lower in that order. I have included some pictures just for refreshments.
There is two things you need to be very careful with prior to removing your rear top panels, i have provided two pictures to remind you, make sure you disconnect the spring on the sliding doors and also the rubber piece at the door jam so you don't rip it.
Call it what you want, Maintenance or repair but i did not like what i was seeing from one of cables and for 30min of my time and a few bucks it is an easy fix.. So lets get started....
Before you even start dealing with the cables i suggest you do the items listed below for access and to make the job easier. READ THIS WHOLE DIY FIRST.
It will be easier.
If its your first time taking the seat and panels out just you tube it and you will find a step by step on how to do each item in steps 1 thru 4.
Step 1. Open your top and stow it away.
Step 2. Unlock the latches to the rear hatch and open it. PLEASE support it so it does not close on you while working. A piece of wood can move, be hit or shift. So use something that will not move. Pillows, big foam blocks, milk crate. This will hurt you if it comes crashing down so get it right.
Step 3. Remove rear seat. Center section then bottom and top in that order.
Step 4. Remove your rear interior side panels. (you tube it, its there). Remove center section, be careful with your tweeter connection, then top section then the lower in that order. I have included some pictures just for refreshments.
There is two things you need to be very careful with prior to removing your rear top panels, i have provided two pictures to remind you, make sure you disconnect the spring on the sliding doors and also the rubber piece at the door jam so you don't rip it.
DIY- Bowden Cable Replacement for Rear Hatch locks
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