Moving Convertible Top To Service Position

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The rear convertible top brace must be placed in the "service position" in order to grant sufficient access to the engine compartment.

Fig 1: Identifying Convertible Top Service Position

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1. Remove left and right wind deflector inserts from the roll-over bar.
   Fig 2: Identifying Hood Service Position

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2. Open the convertible top until dimension A (approx. 100 mm) is achieved between the windscreen frame and the front convertible top bow.
3. Reach through the opening in the roll-over bar and unclip the tension ropes -2-  from the guides on both sides -A-  .
   Fig 3: Detaching Tension Ropes

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4. Open the convertible top until dimension A (approx. 470 mm) is achieved between the windscreen frame and the front roof frame -1-  .
5. With the rear lid open, grab the rear tension bow -2-  from the outside and pull upwards.
6. Loosen retaining strap -1-  from the mounting -A-  on the rear tension bow -2-  .
Fig 4: Identifying Hood Service Position
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7. Pull retaining strap -1-  over the convertible top covering to the left convertible-top tip -arrow B-  and attach -C-  .
Fig 5: Loosening Retaining Strap
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