Adjusting Convertible Top Gears - As Of Production Date 02.02.2006

Unscrew the fastening screw -1- on the lever -2- . Remove friction washer -3- and lever -2- from the convertible top gears -4- .

Fig 1: Removing Friction Washer And Lever Convertible Top Gears
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Unclip clip -6- from the flexible shaft -5- and remove the shaft from the drive motor -7- .

Fig 2: Disengaging Flexible Shaft
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Insert the flexible shaft of the convertible top gear to be adjusted -4- into the drive motor and use the rocker switch in the vehicle to adjust the marking notch on the shaft -Arrow- so that it is parallel with the marking notch on the convertible top gear -Arrow- . (Adjust convertible top gear synchronously at the left and right).

Fig 3: Adjusting Convertible Top Gear To Marking
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Position friction washer -3- and lever -2- on the convertible top gear -4- and secure with the fastening screw -1- (micro-self-locking).
After loosening the fastening screw -1- , it must be replaced or secured fairly tightly with Loctite 243 . → M12: 80 Nm (59 ftlb.)

Fig 4: Fitting Friction Washer And Lever
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Insert the flexible shaft -5- into the drive motor -4- and secure with the clip -6- .

Fig 5: Inserting Flexible Shaft
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