54 34 018 Removing and installing/replacing the soft top compartment

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

Support soft top compartment lid in SERVICE POSITION .

Fig 1: Identifying Convertible Top Compartment Lid

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Drill the rivet plate out to the rivet shank.

Installation note:

Deburr remaining rivets with nipper pliers.

Drive the riveting mandrel out with a hammer and punch.

Fig 2: Identifying Rivet Plate Hole Drilling Area

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Installation note:

Follow the rivet sequence according to the numbering.

Fit rivets (4) in direction of arrow from inside outwards

Fig 3: Riveting Sequence

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Slightly raise the soft top compartment and unlock and disconnect the plug connection.

Pull out soft top compartment upward.

Fig 4: Identifying Soft Top Compartment Plug Connection

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