Carefree of Colorado Service
Manual
F
REEDOM
F
REESTYLE
WM
052573-301r8
7
R
EPLACING THE
C
ASE
C
ONNECTOR
Three configurations of the case connector have been
used with the Freestyle WM awning. When replacing
an earlier style connector, replace all (LH, RH and
center) case connectors with the current configuration.
Illustrations show the left side connector. Instructions
are the same for RH (idler) side except where noted.
1. Open the awning until the arms are fully extended.
2. Disconnect power to the awning.
Removing a Configuration 1 Connector
1.
For idler side replacement:
1.1. Remove the three (3) screws and spacer and set
idler endcap aside.
2.
For motor side replacement:
2.1. Remove the cable channel inside the case.
Allow the harness to hang loosely.
2.2. Remove the two (2) screws holding the outer
end cap. Set the cap and screws aside.
2.3. Disconnect the motor wire quick disconnects
located under the outer cap.
2.4. Remove the three (3) screws and spacer
holding the inner end cap to the case. Remove
the two (2) motor screws.
2.5. Pull the inner end cap away from the case and
remove the motor wires from the end cap.
NOTICE
It is necessary to hold and support the
lead rail and arm during the removal and assembly
procedures to prevent damage to the awning.
3. At the case connector, remove the retaining clip and
slide the pivot assembly out of the housing.
NOTE: For motor side replacement:
Rotate the arm
toward the endcap to provide slack in the harness.
4. In the case, mark the location of the inside edge of
the connector housing,
DO NOT
mark the edge of the
plate.
5. Drill out the three (3) rivets at the bottom of the plate.
6. Remove the three (3) screws at the top of the plate.
7.
For idler side replacement:
7.1.
Slide the old housing out of the case.
7.2.
Align the roller tube with the endcap and attach the endcap with the screws removed previously.
8.
For motor side replacement:
8.1. Slide the inner endcap down along the harness to clear the end of the case.
8.2. Slide the old connector housing out of the case.
8.3. Align the inner end cap with the roller tube and motor. Ensure that the large spacer is positioned in the
inner endcap.
8.4. Route the motor wires and harness connectors through hole in the endcap.
8.5. Align the screw holes in the inner end cap with the motor and attach with the screws removed previously.
8.6. Attach the inner endcap to the awning case using the screws and spacer removed previously.
8.7. Attach the quick connects for the motor. Make sure to match the wire colors.
8.8. Attach the outer endcap with the screws removed previously.
Configuration 1
Configuration 2
Configuration 3
Current
FF028
FF023
Plug
Outer
End Cap
Disconnect
Motor Wires
Mark Location of
Inside Housing Edge
Slide Bracket
Out of Case
Remove
Screws (x3)
Drill Out
Rivets (x3)
Pitch Adjustment
Screws
Remove
Cable Channel
Remove
Motor Wire
Harness
Wire
Inside Inner Endcap
Inner Endcap
Motor Wire
Harness Wire
Motor
Screws
Endcap
Screws
(x3)
Spacer
Spacer
Retaining Clip
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