Removing and Installing Kinematics Box

54 34 820 - Removing and installing kinematics box





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove luggage compartment trim panel at rear left and right





Open convertible top compartment lid until all hydraulic cylinders are completely extended.
Support convertible top compartment lid in service position Procedures.





Release nut (1) through rear lid opening.





Release screws (1).
Remove kinematics box (2).





Replacement only:
- Disengage Bowden cable Removing and Installing/Replacing Bowden Cables For Convertible Top Compartment Lid Lock for unlocking convertible top
- Remove hydraulic cylinder for convertible top compartment lid





Adjusting kinematics box

Note:
Kinematics box must not be at top dead center.





Insert screws (1).
It must still be possible to slide the kinematics box (2).

Note:
This prevents the kinematics box from jamming.





Check Bowden cables for emergency release mechanism for ease of movement.
Pull kinematics box to bulkhead.
Tighten nut (1) to 0.5 Nm.
Close convertible top compartment lid via convertible top actuation.

Note:
The kinematics box engages when the convertible top compartment lid is closed.

Check Bowden cable for emergency release mechanism for tight seating.





Screw on nut (1) from luggage compartment.
Tightening torque 51 17 6AZ 51 17 Flaps.





Open convertible top compartment cover.
Tighten down screws (1).
Tightening torque 51 17 06AZ 51 17 Flaps.