Convertible Top Compartment Cover, Adjusting: Procedure

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Gap dimensions. Refer to CONVERTIBLE TOP COMPARTMENT COVER GAP DIMENSIONS .
Tightening specifications OVERVIEW - CONVERTIBLE TOP COMPARTMENT COVER .

Side and Length Adjustment at Hinge:

Fig 1: Adjusting Gap Dimensions

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-- Loosen the left and right bolts -4 and 5- on the hinge.

-- Adjust the rear lid from side to side and forward/back.

-- Tighten the bolts.

Height Adjustment at Hinge:

-- Loosen the left and right nuts -1, 2 and 3- on the hinge.

-- Adjust the height of the rear lid.

-- Tighten the bolts.

Fig 2: Adjusting Striker Pin Height

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Tightening specification OVERVIEW - REAR LID .

Height Adjustment at Striker:

-- Remove the rear lid end trim panel. Refer to LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANELS .

-- Loosen the nuts -1 and 3- just enough so that it is possible to move the catch -2-.

During the closing test, the lid must fall from the balance position into the latch and engage completely.

-- Tighten the nuts -1 and 3-.

Adjusting the Side Adjusting Buffer:

-- Turn the adjusting buffer -1- -arrows- until the closed rear lid makes contact.

Fig 3: Adjusting Adjusting Buffer Sideways

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The rear lid must lie on the lid side stop with light tension.
Check if the rear lid sits without tension and closes by pressing or pulling at the side edges of the rear lid.

-- Repeat the adjustment if necessary.