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Repairing Convertible-Top Compartment Lid Drive

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  1. Open convertible-top compartment lid.
    1. 1.1. Insert Allen key (tool kit) -1-  into the drive axle -2-  and turn it anti-clockwise until the convertible-top compartment lid -inset-  is fully open (perceptible stop).
      Fig 1: Opening Convertible-Top Compartment Lid
      G09831734Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Close convertible-top compartment lid.
    1. 2.1. Grasp convertible-top compartment lid -1-  above the brake light and push forward until it is closed.
      Fig 2: Closing Convertible-Top Compartment Lid
      G09831735Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. Loosen hexagon socket head bolt.
    1. 3.1. Turn Allen key (tool kit) -1-  clockwise until the hexagon socket head bolt -2-  (left-hand thread) is unscrewed.
      Fig 3: Loosening Hexagon Socket Head Bolt
      G09831736Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Bond in hexagon socket head bolt.
    1. 4.1. Coat hexagon socket head bolt -1-  with medium-strength screw-locking compound and screw it in by three turns (left-hand thread).
      Fig 4: Tightening Hexagon Socket Head Bolt
      G09831737Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.