51 00 ... Service position of convertible top compartment lid

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Special tools required:

54 3 120 . See SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF AND CONVERTIBLE TOP - SPECIAL TOOLS .

WARNING: Danger of locking in position!

Open convertible top compartment lid until all hydraulic cylinders are completely extended.

Fig 1: Identifying Convertible Top Compartment Lid

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Open convertible top compartment.

Removing hydraulic cylinder at top right or left:

Raise retaining spring and push to end of hydraulic cylinder.
Remove hydraulic cylinder (2) from ball end.

Fig 2: Removing Hydraulic Cylinder From Ball End

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Place special tool 54 3 120 in convertible top frame. See SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF AND CONVERTIBLE TOP - SPECIAL TOOLS .
Clip ball socket of special tool on ball stud.

NOTE: If necessary, remove second hydraulic cylinder at top right or left.

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool (54 3 120)

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