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Convertible Top And Convertible Top Compartment Cover Service Position

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required 

WARNING:

Risk of injury due to convertible top compartment cover self-closing.

After approximately six minutes the convertible top control module will bleed the hydraulic pressure abruptly and the convertible top compartment cover could close uncontrolled.

  • The convertible top compartment cover must move all the way to the rear into its end position.
  • The hydraulic pressure within the system must be released before starting any work on the convertible top system.

-- Open the convertible top -1- until the marked spot on the convertible top and the convertible top compartment cover -2- is reached.

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-- Secure the convertible top compartment cover against unintentional closing in the "open" position, to do this push the brace -4- toward the rear until the stop from the bracket -3- contacts the brace.

-- Thread the :T10038  into the :T40306  and turn the quick-action clamps three times on the shaft.

-- Engage the front and rear :T40306  in the center of the convertible top edge and adjust the tension if necessary.

-- With the ignition switched off, press the Convertible Top Operation Switch -E137- -item 1- for approximately five seconds.

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