Procedures

Removal
Move the convertible top to service position prior to removal.

1. Move convertible top rearward by means of the electric motor until the convertible-top compartment lid has reached the rear end position. Move convertible top forward by means of the electric motor until the convertible-top compartment lid moves forward. Then interrupt closing operation.
2. Disengage left and right tension cables and fold up the tension bow.
The convertible top must no longer be electrically operated in this position.
3. Remove rear left side-panel lining and remove hydraulic cylinder.
See Removing Convertible Top procedure No. 2 to No. 4. Procedures
4. Unscrew fastening screws (Torx T 20) and remove the potentiometer.

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5. Unclip the potentiometer wires downwards and disconnect the electrical plug connection (disconnection point X 26).
6. Carefully remove insulating tape from the potentiometer to the plug connection without damaging any other wires. Expose the potentiometer wires (green, yellow and red).

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7. Unlock the secondary locking of the plug connection with a small screwdriver. Unlock both sides by inserting a small screwdriver and shift in the direction of the arrow. Figure shows secondary locking unlocked.

Special Tools:

9. Unlock the old contacts with the unlocking tool, and remove.

Installation
1. Install the new contacts of the potentiometer in the same position as follows:
- Green wire (pin 1) to pin 9
- Yellow wire (pin 2) to pin 4
- Red wire (pin 3) to pin 8
Close the secondary lock of the plug connection with a small screwdriver again.
2. Wind insulation tape around the wires and install potentiometer. Engage electrical plug connection.
3. Install hydraulic cylinder and rear left side-panel lining.
See Removing Convertible Top procedure No. 6 to No. 8. Procedures