Door window, adjusting

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Masking tape

Fig 1: Window Immersion Depth, Determining

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Window immersion depth, determining

Close convertible top.

Raise window.
Tape masking tape - arrows - overlapping on window with door open.
Close door completely.

Dimension - a - = 80 mm.
Dimension - b - = 40 mm.

Fig 2: Identifying Convertible Top Fabric & Applying Marking To Making Tape At Front And Back Directly Below Roof Frame Seal

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NOTE:

Raise convertible top fabric - 1 - in place.

Apply a marking - arrow - to making tape at front and back directly below roof frame seal.
Open door.
Measure distance between marking and upper end of window.

Front immersion depth: max. 5 mm.
Rear immersion depth: max. 7 mm.

Fig 3: Window Immersion Depth, Adjusting

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Window immersion depth, adjusting

Lower window.
Remove front and rear rubber stops - arrow - at bottom of door.
Insert a thin 5 mm hex socket head wrench through opening on door.

Door seal - 1 - does not need to be removed to insert hex socket head wrench.

Adjust front and rear window immersion depth by evenly turning both lifting units.

Turn right = greater immersion depth.
1 turn corresponds to approx. 1.2 mm.

Seal off openings with rubber plugs.
Raise window and measure change.
Ensure window is parallel to side window, adjust if necessary → Side window, adjusting .