Microswitch for 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 right side 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  -.
• Carefully drill off microswitch weld on outside.

Fig 3: Removing Microswitch

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• Remove microswitch - 1  -.

• Installing 

• Attach new microswitch - 1  - using soldering iron on outside.
• Installation is in reverse order of removal.