Installing hardtop fastenings
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WARNING:
Material damage to convertible top frame and rear glass window!
- The convertible top must not be moved forwards electrically in service position.
INSTALLING HARDTOP FASTENINGS INSTRUCTIONS
| No. | Procedure | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Open convertible top completely | ||
| Insert bracket | ||
| Swivel convertible top to the front | When operating the convertible top, make sure that the unclipped push bar does not jam in the convertible top mechanism. Both screws of the bracket are accessible in this position. | |
| 1 | Screw on the bracket | Replace self-locking screws, position bracket with clearance of -A and B- . See Fig 1 . |
| X = 8 mm from the upper edge of the door seal and screw with the fastening screws -A and B- . See Fig 1 . | ||
| Put convertible top in service position | See REMOVING CONVERTIBLE TOP . | |
| 2 | Engage push bar | Press the ball socket -6- . See Fig 1 . |
| 3 | Engage tension cable | Press the ball socket -5- . See Fig 1 . |
| 4 | Attach cloth covering | Engage the strip on the left and right sides of the cloth covering -4- . See Fig 1 . |
| Open convertible top completely | ||
| 5 | Install side-panel lining | Insert the left and right side-lining panels -3-1-2- . See Fig 1 . |
| Set gaps on hardtop | Refer to DIAGRAM - GAP DIMENSIONS, HARDTOP |