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Adjusting Cabriolet convertible top: Notes

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Fig 1: Adjusting Cabriolet Convertible Top
G03155197Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NOTE:
  • The requirement for adjusting convertible top is that convertible top gears are adjusted! See ADJUSTING CONVERTIBLE TOP GEAR  .
  • The requirement for adjusting convertible top is that I the roll-over bar is calibrated! See ADJUSTING THE ROLL-OVER BAR .
  • The requirement for adjusting convertible top is that the roll-over bar is calibrated! See ADJUSTING LID FOR CONVERTIBLE TOP COMPARTMENT  .
  • On vehicles which have been used for a long time with open convertible top or with hardtop, it may be the case that the engaging of the locking hook must be aided by pulling the convertible top towards the windscreen with one of the grippers in the convertible top frame. The folded convertible-top covering must first stretch again.
  1. Adjustment of the push bars on the convertible top drives
    1. Remove convertible top (push bar spring and push bar) left and right and swivel forwards until the convertible top lock retracts into the roof frame. Do not close convertible top lock.
    2. Undo fastening screw -2-  . Press ball socket of push bar -1-  into ball head of convertible top support. Tighten fastening screw -2-  . See Fig 2 .
    3. Fit push bar springs on the left and right.
    4. End service position.
    5. Fig 2: Adjusting Push Bars On Convertible Top Drives
      G03155198Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Adjusting the tension cables on convertible top frame

    Adjust contact pressure between tension bow seal and the convertible top compartment lid by screwing hexagon-head bolt -A-  in and out.

    Fig 3: Adjusting Tension Cables On Convertible Top Frame Using Hexagon-Head Bolt
    G03155199Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Adjust contact pressure in such a way that a 0.5-mm plug-in card can be pulled through the tension bow seal and the convertible top compartment lid on all sides.