{"product_id":"jp-group-westfalia-pop-top-roof-latch-vw-eurovan-701070713-jp-8731-0","title":"JP Group Westfalia Pop-Top Roof Latch (Soft Top Lock) | VW EuroVan Camper 1992–2003 | OE 701 070 713 (JP-8731-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group Westfalia Pop-Top Roof Latch (Soft Top Lock) — VW EuroVan Camper 1992–2003 (JP-8731-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP Group JP-8731-0 is a replacement latch (lock) for the Westfalia pop-up soft-top roof on the 1992–2003 VW EuroVan camper and the 1991–1994 European T4 Transporter Westfalia. It replaces VW OE 701 070 713 (JP Group ref 1185450400), holds the lowered roof down while driving, and is sold individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1992–2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW EuroVan with Westfalia pop-top (Camper, Weekender \/ MV Weekender)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoof latch for the Westfalia soft-top roof, per EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1991–1994\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Transporter T4 Westfalia (Europe \/ ROW)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSame latch, listed by EMPI as \"Westfalia soft top roof\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1980–1991\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Vanagon Westfalia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/strong\u003e — Vanagon pop-tops use different over-center roof latches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1968–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bay Window Bus Westfalia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2004+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW T5 \/ T6 California\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/strong\u003e — different roof system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitment note: T4-based Westfalia and California roofs used more than one latch over the years (later T4 roofs list other part numbers such as 191 823 507). Compare your old latch with the photo before ordering, or send us your VIN and roof type and we will check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group JP-8731-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOE reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e701 070 713\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1185450400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924548372\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePop-top soft-top roof lock \/ latch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.44 lb (EMPI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 x 6 x 3 in (EMPI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOne new Westfalia pop-top roof latch\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting screws or rivets (reuse originals or buy new hardware)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoof canvas, roof seal or lift struts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pop-top latch is what keeps the roof clamped down on the body seal at highway speed. Old latches crack, wear at the pivot or lose spring tension. Then the roof rattles, the front edge lifts in a headwind, rain gets past the seal, and in the worst case the roof can open at speed. If your latch no longer snaps closed firmly, the plastic housing is broken, or you have to push on the roof to make it catch, it is time to replace it. A new latch is a small part that protects an expensive roof and canvas. If one latch is worn, check the other side too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith the roof down and closed, mark the position of the old latch and its striker so the new one lines up the same way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the old latch screws or drill out rivets carefully so you do not enlarge the holes in the roof shell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the new latch, then test it several times with the roof closed: it should pull the roof down evenly onto the seal and release cleanly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust the striker if the latch closes too loose or too hard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect the roof seal and lift struts at the same time; a weak strut puts extra load on the latches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this fit my 1997 EuroVan Camper?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEMPI lists 1992–2003 EuroVan with the Westfalia roof. Because T4 roofs used more than one latch, compare your old latch with the photo first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my Vanagon Westfalia?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Vanagon pop-tops use different roof latches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as OE 701 070 713?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. JP Group cross-references JP-8731-0 to VW 701 070 713.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it sold as a pair?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, it is sold each. Order two if both latches need replacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat else do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew screws or rivets if the old ones are corroded. Check the roof seal and lift struts while you work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it new or used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew JP Group part supplied through EMPI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/body-panels\"\u003eBody Panels \u0026amp; Hardware\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalifornia Prop 65 Warning:\u003c\/b\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and\/or lead compounds, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\/\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e. 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