Installing Hardtop

Fig 1: Identifying Hardtop

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Information 

Before installing the hardtop for the first time, check that the pivot-pin locks are installed and install them if necessary. → Installing Pivot-Pin Locks 

Also check the gap dimensions and adjust the hardtop as required. → 610215 ADJUSTING HARDTOP 

"Adjusting" 

1. Open the locking lever.
   1. 1.1. The locking lever -2-  must be opened fully.
      Fig 2: Opening Locking Lever

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2. Remove plastic cover.
   1. 2.1. Lift the plastic cover -6-  in the pivot-pin locks out carefully (keep plastic cover).
      Fig 3: Removing Plastic Cover

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3. Fit the hardtop.
   1. 3.1. Carefully lift the hardtop over the vehicle from behind and insert it forward into the mounts -7-  on the windscreen frame.
   Fig 4: Fitting Hardtop To Windscreen Frame

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4. Close the locking levers at the rear.
   1. 4.1. Pivot locks must be recessed fully in the pivot-pin locks; swivel both locking levers -4-  back until they can be felt to engage.
      Fig 5: Closing Locking Levers At Rear

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5. Close the locking lever at the front.
   1. 5.1. Swivel the locking lever -2-  for the front lock to the rear. When doing so, the locking hook -3-  must engage in the windscreen frame. The white marking line on the red locking button must become visible when the hardtop is locked properly.
      Fig 6: Closing Locking Lever At Front

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6. Push on the cover of the locking lever.
   1. 6.1. Push on the cover -1-  of the front locking lever.
      Fig 7: Pushing On Cover Of Front Locking Lever

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7. Connect the electric plug connection for the rear window heater.
   1. 7.1. Remove the plastic cover from the plug connection and connect the electric plug connection -5-  for the rear window heater.
      Fig 8: Inserting Connector For Rear Window Heater

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8. Testing the rear window heater.
   1. 8.1. Press symbol of the rocker switch. The indicator light lights up; pressing the indicator light again switches off the rear window heater.

      The indicator light also comes on when the plug connection for the rear window heater is not plugged in.