Installing Motor For Rear Side Section Flaps

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Before installing the flap motor, the rear side section flaps must be fully retracted (lower end position) to ensure synchronous operation.

1. Push the rear side section flaps -1-  down by hand -A-  and put in the "Convertible top closed" end position.
   Fig 1: Moving Rear Side Section Flaps To End Position

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2. Install the flap motor.
   1. 2.1. Place flap motor -3-  on the guide pin.
   2. 2.2. Turn flap motor -3-  slightly until the pinion engages.
   3. 2.3. Tighten fastening screws -2-  . Tightening torque 5 Nm (3.5 ftlb.) 
      Fig 2: Identifying Flap Motor

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3. Insert the electrical plug connection -1-  in the flap motor -3-  until it clicks audibly into place.
4. Push casing for rear side section flaps -1-  down carefully and tighten using fastening screw -2-  . Tightening torque 2.5 Nm (2 ftlb.) 
   Fig 3: Identifying Casing For Rear Side Section Flaps

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5. Fasten the convertible top compartment trim -2-  to the locking lug -3-  .
   Fig 4: Removing Convertible Top Compartment Trim

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6. Install the right cover -1-  .