Preliminary Work As Of Production Date 02.02.2006

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Fig 1: Identifying Installation Position Of Convertible Top Gear

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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
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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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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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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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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