Guide Rail For Variable Convertible Top Compartment Enclosure, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Convertible Top Compartment Cover Locking Motor -V222-

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-- Open the convertible top until the displayed position of the top and the convertible top compartment cover is reached.

-- Support the convertible top with a suitable wood rod.

-- Pull the front spring motor -2- on the variable convertible top compartment in the left and right guide rail -1- all the way up.

Fig 2: Pulling Front Spring Motor -2- On Variable Convertible Top Compartment In Left And Right Guide Rail -1- All Way Up

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-- Release the hooks on the left and right guide rail using a small screwdriver -arrow-.

-- Pull the front spring motor -2- on the variable convertible top compartment enclosure in the guide rail -1- up to the second stop.

Fig 3: Pulling Front Spring Motor -2- On Variable Convertible Top Compartment Enclosure In Guide Rail -1- Up To Second Stop

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-- Insert a 1 mm diameter pin (such as a paper clip) -3- into the left and right holes in the spring motor.

WARNING:

If the spring motor is not locked, the spring is released and axle turns 24 times.
Spring motors without tension can be retightened by turning the axle 24 times from clockwise from the left.

-- Release the hooks on the left and right guide rails with a small screwdriver -arrow-, and pull the spring motor to the upper edge of the guide rail (do not disengage).

-- Repeat the procedure on the other side of the vehicle.

-- Disengage the front variable convertible top compartment enclosure on the left and right side from the guide rails and set it down.

-- Remove the fleece -1- on the guide rail.

Fig 4: Removing Fleece -1- On Guide Rails

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-- Remove the bolts -2, 3, 5 and 6- and remove the guide rail -4-.