Adjusting Rear Cover

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Align the rear cover at the center and screw in the fastening screw. → Gap dimension A: 5 mm 1.5 mm → Gap dimension B: 7 mm 1 mm → Gap dimension C: 2 mm 1.3 mm

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Cover (Center)
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Adjust the rear covers at the side according to the gap dimensions and tighten the fastening screws according to specifications. → Gap dimension A: 7 mm 1 mm → Gap dimension B: 2 mm 1.3 mm → Gap dimension C: 5 mm 1 mm → Tightening torque: 1 Nm (0.5 ft. lb.) → Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ft. lb.)

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Covers (Side)
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Fig 3: Identifying Rear Cover Screws
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Remove the rear cover at the center and screw in the fastening screws (screw-on positions 3-4). → Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ft. lb.)
Install the rear cover at the center and screw in the fastening screw. → Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ft. lb.)
Take the covers -1- out of the storage compartments -2- (-arrow A- ) and fit them into the rear cover at both sides of the vehicle -arrow B- .

Fig 4: Installing Rear Cover
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Close and lock the convertible-top compartment lid.
Check the contours with respect to the convertible-top compartment lid and convertible top support covers and correct them by moving them if necessary.