Opening/Closing Convertible Top In Event of A Technical Fault

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Important!
Always conduct convertible top movements with the assistance of a second person (risk of damage).
Make sure force is always exerted uniformly to the convertible top sides otherwise the frame will be bent.

Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Check convertible top function problems Component Tests and General Diagnostics
- Front doors must be permanently opened
- Lower rear side windows fully





Opening shut-off valve:
- Open shut-off valve for emergency opening at hydraulic line with offset Allen key by one and a half turns.





Unlocking retaining hooks:
- Lever out roof crossbar cover (1) with plastic wedge.
- Insert offset hexagon socket and strike attachment with ball of hand until coupling can be felt to snap into place.
- Unlock retaining hooks completely by turning counterclockwise.
- If necessary, refit cover (1).





Stowing convertible top by hand:
- Contact points at guide rails (1).
- Raise front bow.
- Fold convertible top and stow on stowage shelf.
- If necessary, close shut-off valve for emergency opening again to secure convertible top in end position.





Closing convertible top by hand:
- Open shut-off valve on hydraulic unit.
- Lift convertible top by guide rails (1) off stowage shelf.
- Tension convertible top.
- Lock retaining hooks on cowl panel.
- Refit cover.