Installing Potentiometer

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Select a place for the joint where there is enough space to join all the lines present.

Do not cut the lines too short in case they have to be laid in a different position if there is insufficient space in the area of the joint.

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The greatest care must be used in the individual work steps for stripping insulation from, crimping, and shrinking/insulating the electric lines.

The procedure for stripping insulation from, crimping, and shrinking/insulating the electric lines must be complied with and observed. The procedures are described in detail in the Repair kit for wire harnesses Nr.155-1 Pos.1  .

Crimping samples must be prepared before beginning work.

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Allocation of lines - See appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS.

1. Crimp the potentiometer lines -1-  in area -A-  .
   Fig 1: Identifying Connection Part Of Potentiometer Wire Harness

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   1. 1.1. Cut off lines in different lengths (due to the shrink-fit connections).
   2. 1.2. Slide shrink-fit hoses onto the lines.
   3. 1.3. Strip 10 mm of insulation off the lines.
   4. 1.4. Crimp the lines using crimping sleeves and the hand crimping pliers  from the Repair kit for wire harnesses Nr.155-1 Pos.1  .
   5. 1.5. Slide the shrink-fit hoses over the crimp connection and carefully shrink them using the hot-air blower with special nozzle  (recommended accessories for the repair kit for wire harnesses) so that they are watertight.
   6. 1.6. Wrap commercially available fabric tape all around the joints on the convertible top wire harness.
2. Place retainer plate for wire harness and potentiometer -1-  at the correct position on the convertible top support -A-  .
   Fig 2: Installing Potentiometer

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   1. 2.1. Position potentiometer lever on stud -3-  on the convertible-top control arm.
3. Screw in and tighten fastening screws -2-  on the potentiometer. Tightening torque 2.7 Nm (2 ftlb.) 
4. Clip wire harness into brackets -1 and 2-  on the convertible top support -3-  .
   Fig 3: Identifying Wire Harness Routing And Clips

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5. Clip wire harness into bracket -2-  for the water drip pan.
   Fig 4: Identifying Harness Plug Connection

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6. Plug in electric plug connection -1-  for convertible top until it engages securely.