Toothed segment of variable convertible top compartment, removing and installing: Removing

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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 side to be changed 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 -.

Fig 3: Removing Bolts

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Remove bolts - 1 - (4x) on both sides.

Tightening torque 2 Nm

Fig 4: Identifying Sections, Guide Rails, Holder & Toothed Segment

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Pull sections - 1 - and - 4 - apart upward.
Pry guide rails - 3 - out of catch of section - 1 -.
Separate sections - 1 - and - 4 -.
Release holder - 1 - at rear.

Fig 5: Identifying Holder, Toothed Segment & Bowden Cable

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Pry out holder - 1 - using a flat screwdriver..
Always replace holder - 1 -.
Remove toothed segment - 2 -.
Detach Bowden cable - 3 -.