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Rattling noise from the rear window when the soft top is raised (closed): Procedure

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  1. Raise the fifth bow.
  2. Bend the spring brace downwards or rearwards using pliers in order to reduce the gap between the brace and the fifth bow.
    Fig 1: Bending Spring Brace Downwards
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  3. For cars with black outer roof fabric, VIN -27000790 and cars with blue outer roof fabric, VIN -27000853 continue according to the following: 
  4. Bend the headlining attachment wire in order to reduce the gap.
    Fig 2: Bending Headlining Attachment Wire
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  5. If necessary, replace the headlining attachment wire with a new plastic wire, part no. 53 60 672.