length NISSAN 350Z 2007 Z33 Roof Workshop Manual

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Revision: 2006 November2007 350Z
Removal and Installation of Front LockNIS0007W
REMOVAL
1. Remove welt and front finisher.
2. Remove bolts, and then remove front lock rod.
CAUTION:
Do not remove front lock hook, center bolts.
3. Remove bolts, and then remove front lock striker, LH, center, and RH.
NOTE:
Paint matching marks for front lock assembly to check location for installation.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Always adjust before installation. Refer to RF-115, "
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT" .
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
1. Apply super-check spray on a contact surface of 3 hooks which may touch with rods on the body. Fully
close soft top, and then engage front lock.
2. Open soft top, and then make sure that the part, from which iron
material is visible by peeling off super-check mark, exceeds “L”
line.
3. Adjust hook contact length by adjusting front lock rod length
using front lock rod adjust bolt if “L” line is not exceeded in front
lock hook, RH and LH.
4. There is a part malfunction, if “L” line is not exceeded in front lock center hook. Replace front lock assem-
bly.
5. Make sure that the super check mark exceeds the “L” line, and then measure the fully closed operating
force while contacting push-pull gauge to the handle. Make sure that the operating force is 68.6 N (7 kg,
15.4 lb) or less, and then install it.
NOTE:

Replace front lock assembly if the operating force is over the specified value.

Make sure that operating force when replacing front weather strip, center weather strip, and rear
weather strip is 107.8 N (11 kg, 24.2 lb) or less.
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