Converting hinge for convertible top compartment lid (Cabriolet): Procedure

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Convertible top in service position
See REMOVING AND INSTALLING CONVERTIBLE TOP .
Removing additional flap
See REMOVING AND INSTALLING ADDITIONAL FLAP .
Drilling through-hole
Position the drilling template -1- on the two operating pins -2- . Refer to Fig 1. Make sure that the smaller bore of the drilling template faces up and the inscription (single letter) is allocated to the correct side. (R = right or L = left.) The template must be fitted with the appropriate letter on the inner side opposite the lever arm -3- of the hinge. Drill a 4.0 mm through-hole in the lever arm -3- .

Fig 1: Positioning Drilling Template On Two Operating Pins (Cabriolet)
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Sawing off the operating pin
Saw off the operating pin -2- of the lever arm -3- using a saw blade and saw blade holder -4- . Fill in the paint damage on the lever arm using paint of the same colour as the vehicle.

Fig 2: Sawing Off Operating Pin Of Lever Arm (Cabriolet)
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Positioning new operating pin
Position new operating pin -5- in the bore of the lever arm -3- and screw it down with a self-locking fastening nut -6- .

Fig 3: Positioning New Operating Pin In Bore Of Lever Arm & Screwing Down With Self-Locking Fastening Nut (Cabriolet)
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Fitting new additional flap
See REMOVING AND INSTALLING ADDITIONAL FLAP .