Adjusting the hardtop: Notes

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Fig 1: Locating Hardtop

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Fig 2: Identifying Hardtop Adjusting Components (1 Of 2)

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ADJUSTING HARDTOP INSTRUCTIONS (STEPS 1-4)

No.	Procedure	Instructions
1	Remove trim panels of the rear hardtop locks	Unclip trim panel carefully.
2	Install hardtop	Refer to INSTALLING HARDTOP
3	Release rear hardtop locks	Loosen fastening screws -1 and 2- . See Fig 2 .
4	Laterally align the hardtop	Shift hardtop sideways along the rear locks until the gap -dimension A- . See Fig 2 .

Fig 3: Identifying Hardtop Adjusting Components (2 Of 2)

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ADJUSTING HARDTOP INSTRUCTIONS (STEPS 5-8)

No.	Procedure	Instructions
5	Set the lateral offset of the hardtop at the front	Correct the offset between hardtop and cowl panel at the front -dimension B- . See Fig 3 . Refer to ADJUSTING CONVERTIBLE TOP GEAR
6	Connect fastening plate with the hardtop lock	Connect fastening plate with the hardtop lock and the fastening screws -2- . See Fig 3 .
7	Set gap between hardtop and convertible top compartment lid	Adjust gap -dimension D and C--1- . See Fig 3 .
8	Check whether the side windows operate smoothly and are tight	1. Close side windows 2. Check position of the side windows in relation to the convertible top, see also: Refer to DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING DOOR . 3. If necessary, adjust side windows. If the windows are in contact with the hardtop at their end position, increase the gap at the hardtop (towards the max. value). If the side windows leak, decrease the gap at the hardtop at rear (towards the min. value).
	Install trim panels of the rear hardtop locks	Clip in the trim panels.