Variable Convertible Top Compartment Enclosure

Variable Convertible Top Compartment Enclosure

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Pry Lever - Rmv Outside Mirror (3409)

Removing






- Open the convertible top until the displayed position of the top and the convertible top compartment cover is reached.

- Support the convertible top with a suitable wood stick.

- Unclip the guide strap - arrow - on the left and right side panel.






- Push the variable convertible top compartment enclosure trim - 1 - upward until it engages - arrow A -.






- Unclip the variable convertible top compartment enclosure - 2 - on the luggage compartment side trim panel - arrows B -.

- Pull the front spring motor - 2 - on the variable convertible top compartment in the left and right guide rail - 1 - all the way up.






- Release the hooks on the left and right guide rail using a small screwdriver - arrow -.

- Pull the front spring motor - 2 - on the variable convertible top compartment enclosure in the guide rail - 1 - up to the second stop.






- Insert a 1-mm diameter pin (e.g., a paper clip) - 3 - into the left and right holes in the spring motor.

• If the spring motor is not locked, the spring is released and axle turns 24 times.

• A spring motor which is unwound, can be tightened by turning the axle 24 times clockwise, as seen from the left.

- Release the hooks on the left and right guide rails with a small screwdriver - arrow - and pull the spring motor to the upper edge of the guide rail (do not disengage).

- Repeat the procedure on the opposite side of the vehicle.

- Disengage the front variable convertible top compartment enclosure from the left and right guide rails and lay it down.

- Slide the trim - 1 - to the right and off the left mounting pin - 3 - - arrow A -.






- Disengage the trim downward and off the mounting pin - arrow B -.

- Pull the trim off the right mounting pin - 2 - - arrow C - and remove the variable convertible top compartment enclosure.

Installing

To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order.