Removing flexible rear window of Cabriolet

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Fig 1: Removing Flexible Rear Window Of Cabriolet Components

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CAUTION: The tension bow seal can be damaged or destroyed; move the convertible top to service position during this work!

Always observe the procedure "convertible top in service position" in order to avoid damage or destruction of the tension bow seal. Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING CONVERTIBLE TOP .

FLEXIBLE REAR WINDOW OF CABRIOLET REMOVING PROCEDURE

No.	Procedure	Instruction
1	Relieving convertible top	Open convertible top and jam the spacer wedge between the windscreen frame and roof frame. -Dimension approx. 300 mm-
2	Opening headliner	Open the headliner fastener on all sides
3	Connecting power cord and heating the adhesive	Bend out contact ends of the wire strands.
		Wire strands must not be crossed!
		Connect power cord to the wire strands as close as possible to the convertible-top covering. The red LED will light up for approx. 5 seconds when the operating voltage is connected; this permits a polarity test. Press button of the switching clock to initiate the hot-melt process. The timer (2 minutes) set in the switching clock ends automatically. The green LED is lit during the welding process.
4	Detaching rear window	Use a plastic spatula to detach the rear window from the convertible top covering on all sides.
5	Removing rear window	Insert awl into zip fastener on the left, center area, and undo the zip fastener on all sides. Remove raised adhesive residues from the convertible-top covering. Adhesive residues that adhere uniformly on the convertible top can be left in place.