54 34 820 Removing and installing kinematics box

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove luggage compartment trim panels at left and right. See FLOOR/LUGGAGE/ENG COMP TR. PANELS .

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

Support convertible top compartment lid in service position. . See 51 00 ... Service position of convertible top compartment lid .

Fig 1: Identifying Open Convertible Top Compartment Lid

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Release nut (1) through rear lid opening.

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Lid Opening Nut

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Release screws (1).

Remove kinematics box (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Kinematics Box Screws

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Replacement only:

Disengage Bowden cable for unlocking convertible top
Remove hydraulic cylinder for convertible top compartment lid

Adjusting kinematics box

NOTE: Kinematics box must not be at top dead center.

Insert screws (1).

It must still be possible to slide the kinematics box (2).

NOTE: This prevents the kinematics box from jamming.

Fig 4: Identifying Kinematics Box Screws

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Check Bowden cables for emergency release mechanism for ease of movement.

Pull kinematics box to bulkhead.

Tighten nut (1) to 0.5 Nm.

Close convertible top compartment lid via convertible top actuation.

NOTE: The kinematics box engages when the convertible top compartment lid is closed.

Check Bowden cable for emergency release mechanism for tight seating.

Screw on nut (1) from luggage compartment.

Tightening torque 51 17 6AZ. See BODY EQUIPMENT - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS .

Fig 5: Identifying Luggage Compartment Nut

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Fig 6: Identifying Luggage Compartment Nut

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Open convertible top compartment cover.

Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 17 06AZ. See BODY EQUIPMENT - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS .

Fig 7: Identifying Convertible Top Compartment Cover Screw

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