Removing and installing convertible-top compartment lid
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CAUTION:
Avoid damage to or destruction of the tension bow seal.
The following procedure Convertible top in service position must be observed!
- Move convertible top to the rear by means of the electric motor until the convertible-top compartment lid has reached the rear end position. Move convertible top forward by means of the electric motor until the convertible-top compartment lid moves forward, then interrupt closing operation. Disengage left and right tension cables and fold up the tension bow. The convertible top must no longer be electrically operated in this position.
CONVERTIBLE-TOP COMPARTMENT LID REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE AND INSTRUCTIONS (CARRERA CABRIOLET)
| No. | Designation | Qty. | Removal | Installation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cover | 1 | ||
| 2 | Additional brake light | 1 | Unclip cover -1-2- . See Fig 1. | Position additional brake light in the convertible-top compartment -6-1- . See Fig 1. |
| 3 | Electrical plug connection | 1 | Disconnect electrical plug connection -3- . See Fig 1. | Connect electrical plug connection -3- . See Fig 1. |
| 4 | Clip | 1 | ||
| 5 | Fastening nut | 4 | Unscrew. | Screw down. See TIGHTENING TORQUES . |
| 6 | Convertible-top compartment lid | 1 | Remove. | Position convertible-top compartment lid -6-5- . See Fig 1. |
| 7 | Cover | 1 | Pull off. | Press in. |
| 8 | Cover | 1 | Pull off. | Press in. |
| 9 | Grommet | |||
| 10 | Fastening screw | 8 | Unscrew. | Screw down. See TIGHTENING TORQUES . |
| 11 | Left bracket | 1 | Position on convertible top -6-10- . See Fig 1. | |
| 12 | Right bracket | 1 | Position on convertible top -6-10- . See Fig 1. | |
| 13 | Edge guard | 1 | ||
| 13A | Clip | 2 | Pull off. | Push on. |
| 14 | Fastening screws | 2 | Unscrew. | Tighten. |
| 15 | Upper part of lock | 1 | ||
| 16 | Rubber pads | 2 | Unscrew. | Screw in. |
| 17 | Foam pad | 2 | Pull off. | Replace; remove protective paper and bond onto the marked locations. |
| 18 | Foam pad | 1 | Pull off. | Replace; remove protective paper and bond onto the marked location. |
| 19 | Fastening screw | 2 | ||
| 20 | Sealing strip | 1 | Attach seal -21-20-19- . See Fig 1. | |
| 21 | Seal | 1 | Push on. | |
| 22 | Seal | 1 | Pull off. | Push onto the rim, rear side section of the vehicle. |