Adjusting Assembly Aids

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The assembly aids must be recalibrated after removal following accident repairs in the area of the inner side section.

The calibration of the assembly aids represents the basic position for convertible top installation.

The required tools include a tape measure and a rule or an aluminum section that is at least 1, 600 mm long.

Place the rule or aluminum section over the front of the rear side panel. Measured from the top of the side panel to the rule → Adjustment value A: 50 mm

Fig 1: Identifying Assembly Aids Adjustment Value
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Dimension B is measured from the rear side panel (rule or aluminum section) to the Centre of the assembly aid peg → Adjustment value: 139 mm

Fig 2: Identifying Assembly Aids Adjustment Value
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Dimension C is measured from the Centre of the assembly aid peg to the lower edge of the convertible-top peg housing on the inside → Adjustment value: 1070 mm

Fig 3: Calibrating Assembly Aid
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