First time post. I purchased a 2009 XK a few months ago and when I was raising the top I heard this grinding sound from the rear side window. Of course when I looked into it the cables came off the rollers and got chewed up. I removed the window, have new cables but dont know the orientation of the cables. Is there an install procedure for the cables? How many loops? Long cable to the top roller? ETC?

Thanks in advance
-S

 

The cables will not just come off for no reason. There is likely wear on the pulleys and/or bearing surfaces. Either replace the mechanism or have it professionally rebuilt or you will find yourself repeating this exercise in short order.