54 34 001 Checking function of electro-hydraulic soft top: Notes

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WARNING: You are exposed to the risk of trapping body parts when working on the installed or removed convertible top.

Convertible top is centered by pin (1) during insertion into guide (2) and locked by rotary latch (3).

Carefully close convertible top until rotary latch (3) has retracted by approx. 1/3 into striker.

Rotary latch (3) and pin (1) must close correctly and virtually silently.

Fig 1: Identifying Pin, Guide And Latch

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If necessary, adjust convertible top.

Open and close convertible top at least 3 times.

Check all line connections for fluid leaks.