Preliminary Work As Of Production Date 02.02.2006

Fig 1: Identifying Installation Position Of Convertible Top Gear

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1. Convertible top in service position
   1. 1.1. Convertible top in service position: Open convertible top approx. 40 cm away from the windscreen frame. Pull velcro on fixing strap off tension bow and secure on centering journal at the front. → 6101IN IN -CONVERTIBLE TOP IN SERVICE POSITION 
2. Carefully press ball socket -1-  out of the convertible top support at the left and right with a screwdriver while keeping it tight to the ball head -3-  .
   Fig 2: Pressing Ball Socket

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3. Press left and right push rod springs -8-  out of the ball head on the lever.
   Fig 3: Pressing Out Push Rod Springs

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4. Unscrew the fastening screw -1-  on the lever -2-  and remove the cover -3-  and lever -2-  from the convertible top gear -4-  .
   Fig 4: Removing Convertible Top Gear Lever

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5. Unclip clip -6-  on the flexible shaft -5-  and remove the shaft from the drive motor -7-  .
   Fig 5: Removing Flexible Shaft

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