Microswitch for variable convertible top compartment, removing and installing

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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.