Removing convertible top
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CAUTION:
Damage to or destruction of the tension bow seal. During the procedure convertible top in service position. Proceed according to procedure No. 1 in order to avoid damage to or destruction of the tension bow seal!
CONVERTIBLE TOP REMOVAL PROCEDURE (STEPS 1-3)
| No. | Procedure | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Opening convertible top | ||
| Removing side-panel lining | Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING SIDE-PANEL LINING, - AS OF MY 1996 . | |
| 1 | Convertible top in service position | Move convertible top -1-2-1-2-3- . See Fig 1. |
| 2 | Detaching drive lever | Press out upper retaining clip -4-5- . See Fig 1. |
| 3 | Removing spray protection | Pull the spray protection -6-7- . See Fig 1. |
CONVERTIBLE TOP REMOVAL PROCEDURE (STEPS 4-7)
| No. | Procedure | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Removing hydraulic cylinder | Unscrew fastening nut -8-9- . See Fig 2. |
| 5 | Detaching convertible-top support | Undo fastening screws -10-11-8- . See Fig 2. |
| 6 | Removing rear side window inner seal | Undo and remove fastening screws -10-12-13-14-15- . See Fig 2. |
| 7 | Disconnecting the electrical plug connection | Disconnect electrical plug connection -16- . See Fig 2. |