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Fit central locking latches to canopy
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<p>Get the latches. Make sure you have the correct ones. There are; All black, All chrome or Black with a chrome handle</p>

Get the latches. Make sure you have the correct ones. There are; All black, All chrome or Black with a chrome handle

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<p>You know you have the “central locking” type latch if it has this red actuator attached 👍</p>

You know you have the “central locking” type latch if it has this red actuator attached 👍

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For a canopy, we need to replace the “striker bracket” with one with more offset. The one held in hand is the new one

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<p>Remove the nut. 14mm</p>

Remove the nut. 14mm

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Remove old, the fit new striker bracket

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<p>Tighten the nut, 14mm</p>

Tighten the nut, 14mm

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<p>We need to refit the black striker</p>

We need to refit the black striker

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<p>Latches are supplied with 2 lengths of striker. We will use the longer one</p>

Latches are supplied with 2 lengths of striker. We will use the longer one

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<p>Fit long black striker to latch.</p> <p>The exact position will be adjusted later to get the correct firmness</p>

Fit long black striker to latch.

The exact position will be adjusted later to get the correct firmness

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It is necessary to partially disassemble the latch so that it can be fitted to the canopy door (so it fits through the cut out)

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<p>Unlock the latch using the supplied keys</p>

Unlock the latch using the supplied keys

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<p>Find this split pin on the latch</p>

Find this split pin on the latch

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<p>Disconnect the actuator. Keep the split pin and washer! They will be reused</p>

Disconnect the actuator. Keep the split pin and washer! They will be reused

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<p>Undo the 4x screws.</p>

Undo the 4x screws.

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<p>The actuator will come away from the latch</p>

The actuator will come away from the latch

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<p>The backing plate will come away</p>

The backing plate will come away

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Latch is now ready to fit to the door. With latch unlocked. Wiggle it into the canopy door cutout

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Set backing plate on loosely

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<p>Fit actuator, and thr 4 screws which secure the backing plate</p>

Fit actuator, and thr 4 screws which secure the backing plate

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<p>Refit actuator linkage.</p>

Refit actuator linkage.

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<p>Now try it. Close the canopy door and feel if it closes nice and firm.</p> <p>If required, the tightness of the door can be adjusted by moving the black striker up or down</p>

Now try it. Close the canopy door and feel if it closes nice and firm.

If required, the tightness of the door can be adjusted by moving the black striker up or down