41 63 068 Convertible Top Compartment Lid Adjustment

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The BODY GAP DIMENSIONS serve as the basis for adjustment work.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Connect charger.

NOTE: Carry out adjustment first vertically, then longitudinally and laterally.
Work sequence starts with convertible top closed.

Height adjustment

Open convertible top compartment lid (3).

Slacken nuts (2). Pay attention to spacer plates (1).

Adjust convertible top compartment lid (3) to side panels by means of spacer plates (1).

Tightening torque 41 63 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Convertible Top Compartment Lid, Spacer Plates And Slacken Nuts

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Longitudinal and lateral adjustment

Open convertible top until rear module (1) is opened approx. 10 cm.

Stop opening operation in the position shown.

Fig 2: Identifying Convertible Top Rear Module

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Close rear end module (1) again.

Stop closing operation when the coupling fastener has locked the rear end module (1).

The correct position is reached when the rear end module (1) is flush with the side panel in area (2). If necessary, repeat procedure.

Fig 3: Identifying Convertible Rear End Module

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NOTE: In event of excessive height difference between convertible top compartment lid and rear lid in area shown:
Tilt convertible top compartment lid in rear area downwards.
To do so, remove spacer plates from middle and rear screw fastening points, see next picture.

Fig 4: Locating Convertible Top Compartment Lid

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IMPORTANT: For purposes of clarity, picture shows and description refers to the opened convertible top compartment lid.
However, adjustment in the longitudinal direction and to the side is carried out with the convertible top compartment lid closed from the luggage compartment.

Open rear lid with ignition key.

Slacken nuts (2).

Adjust convertible top compartment lid (3) longitudinally and laterally.

Fig 5: Identifying Convertible Top Compartment Lid, Spacer Plates And Slacken Nuts

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Tighten down nuts (2).

Tightening torque 41 63 1AZ .