Installing Convertible Top

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Ensure assembly aid 16 is fitted properly. The rear assembly aid must be recalibrated if it has been removed.

Fig 1: Identifying Convertible Top Assembly Aids
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Position convertible-top supports 8 in the assembly aids 16 and place the convertible-top pegs of roof frame 1 into the convertible-top peg housing in the cowl-panel frame.

Fig 2: Positioning Vehicle Convertible Top
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Insert rear window inner seal 13 together with the belt guide section 14 and tighten fastening screw 12 on the convertible-top support. Push the deflection lever 11 into the belt guide section 14 , position the belt on the deflection lever and screw down with the fastening screws 10 .

Fig 3: Installing Rear Window Inner Seal
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Screw down the convertible-top support 8 on the left and right with the fastening screws 7 and the fastening nut 9 . → Tightening torque: 50 Nm (37 ft. lb.) → Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ft. lb.)

Fig 4: Installing Convertible Top To Inner Side Section
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Connect the electric plug connection 15 between the potentiometer on the convertible-top support and the microswitch of the convertible-top lock.

Fig 5: Connecting Electric Plug Connection
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Position hydraulic cylinder 6 together with lever on the convertible-top support. Insert potentiometer fork into the pins of the hydraulic housing (on left side only).
Lay hydraulic line Fig 6 in the clip under the water drain hose. Press hydraulic lines into the clips in Fig 6 and Fig 6. Tighten fastening nuts 5 . → Tightening torque: 17 Nm (13 ft. lb.) +/- 2 Nm (+/-1.5 ft. lb.)

Fig 6: Installing Hydraulic Cylinder
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Secure lever 2 with the retaining clip 1 .

Fig 7: Installing Convertible Top Lever
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Insert the protection plate 3 in the clip of the water drip pan 4 .

Fig 8: Installing Protection Plate
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