Convertible top compartment cover, adjusting drive motor

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Ensure there is sufficient voltage supply for the vehicle battery.

Fig 1: Bringing Convertible Top Into Center Position

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Bring convertible top into center position.

CAUTION: The convertible top hydraulic system is depressurized after 10 minutes.

Risk of injury from lowering convertible top.

Remove securing clips for convertible top compartment well front trim until Convertible Top Compartment Cover Locking Motor V222 is accessible.

Fig 2: Identifying Screws

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Loosen bolts - arrows -.
Bring convertible top compartment cover lock into "end position close" → Convertible top emergency release with emergency key and hold it under tension.
Tighten bolts in this position - arrows -.
Bring convertible top compartment lock into "end position open" with emergency key.

Tightening torque → Convertible top compartment cover latch - assembly overview .

NOTE:

With "motor in end position" let push rods attach to locks.