Guide rail of variable convertible top compartment, removing and installing

• 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 side section - 4  - on right.

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 rail - 3  - out of catch of section - 1  -.
• Separate sections - 1  - and - 4  -.

Fig 5: Removing Bolts & Guide Rail

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• Remove bolts - 2  - on left and right.

• Tightening torque 1 Nm

• Push guide rail - 1  - downward and out of locking tabs.
• Remove guide rail - 1  -.

• Installing 

• Installation is in reverse order of removal.