Toothed segment of variable convertible top compartment, removing and installing: Removing

• Remove variable convertible top compartment → Variable convertible top compartment, removing and installing .

Fig 1: Identifying Carpet, Bolts, Convertible Top Compartment Center Section & Right Side Section

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• Pull carpet - 1  - back (convertible top compartment lining) on side to be changed until both bolts - 2  - are accessible.

• Bond carpet with D 001 200.

• Remove bolts - 2  - (2x).

• Tightening torque 4 Nm

• Detach convertible top compartment center section - 3  - from right side section - 4  -.

Fig 2: Identifying Side Sections & Bolts

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• Pull side sections - 1  - and - 2  - apart.
• Remove bolts - 3  - (4x) from inner lid.

• Tightening torque 2 Nm

• Detach inner lid - 1  -.

Fig 3: Removing Bolts

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• Remove bolts - 1  - (4x) on both sides.

• Tightening torque 2 Nm

Fig 4: Identifying Sections, Guide Rails, Holder & Toothed Segment

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• Pull sections - 1  - and - 4  - apart upward.
• Pry guide rails - 3  - out of catch of section - 1  -.
• Separate sections - 1  - and - 4  -.
• Release holder - 1  - at rear.

Fig 5: Identifying Holder, Toothed Segment & Bowden Cable

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• Pry out holder - 1  - using a flat screwdriver..
• Always replace holder - 1  -.
• Remove toothed segment - 2  -.
• Detach Bowden cable - 3  -.