54 34... Emergency release of soft top latch in event of faulty folding sunroof drive cable

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IMPORTANT: If the drive cables are torn, it is no longer possible to effect emergency release of the retaining hooks via the folding sunroof drive unit.

Always conduct soft top movements with the assistance of a second person (risk of damage).

Make sure force is always exerted uniformly to the soft top sides otherwise the frame will be bent.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove DRIVE UNIT FOR FOLDING SUNROOF
Open complete side windows

Unlocking retaining hooks:

Raise rotary striker (1) on left and right with plastic wedge or similar from striker and slide back.

Fig 1: Raising Rotary Striker

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Opening shut-off valve:

Open shut-off valve for emergency opening at hydraulic line with offset hexagon socket wrench by one and a half turns.

Fig 2: Opening Shut-Off Valve

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Stowing soft top by hand:

Contact points at guide rails (1).
Raise front bow.
Fold soft top and stow on stowage shelf.
If necessary, close shut-off valve for emergency opening again to secure soft top in end position.

Fig 3: Folding Soft Top

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Further work step:

Replace ROOF CROSSBAR