Lower Adjusting Buffer, Adjusting

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-- Loosen the clamping screw in the rubber buffer -1- until it is visible in the rubber buffer -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Adjusting Buffer

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-- Pull the locking retainer -3- out of the adjustment buffer -2-.

NOTE:

Do not pull the locking retainer all the way out.

-- Carefully press the middle of the rear lid at the lower end of the rear window -arrow- shut until into the main detent.

Fig 2: Closing Rear Lid

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-- Open the rear lid again.

-- Install the clamping screw -1- to the depth -a- = 20 mm.

Fig 3: Clamping Screw Screwed In For Adjustment Buffer To A Depth Of Dimension

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