41 63 068 Adjusting Convertible Top Compartment Lid

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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 .

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Tighten down nuts (2).

Tightening torque 41 63 1AZ .