Removing and Installing Convertible-Top Compartment Lid Drive Gear

Removing And Installing Convertible-top Compartment Lid Drive Gear









Preliminary work
1. Remove microswitch for convertible-top compartment lid drive. -] 618119 Removing and installing microswitch for convertible top compartment lid drive

Removing convertible-top compartment lid drive gear

Disengaging cable for locking hook






1. Loosen cable for locking hook -1- on the hexagon nut -2- and swivel the nipple from the driving mechanism -3- upwards and pull out.






Removing convertible-top compartment lid drive gear






1. Remove fixing clip -1- using assembly tool for System Springfix pin circlips NR.131 and take off lever -2-.






2. Press out fixing clip -1- with assembly tool for System Springfix pin circlips NR.131.






3. Unscrew fastening screws -2- and remove deflector rail -3-.
4. Remove plastic washer -4-.
5. Unscrew fastening screws -2- and remove driving mechanism -1-.






Installing convertible-top compartment lid drive gear






1. Position driving mechanism -1- in the centre on the hinge and screw down the positioning bolts -2-. Tightening torque -] Tightening torque: 7 ftlb.






2. Push in plastic washer -4-.






3. Position deflector rail -3- on hinge and secure with fastening screws -2-. Tightening torque -] Tightening torque: 7 ftlb.
4. Press in fixing clip -1-.
5. Position lever -2- on locking hook and clip into fastening clip -1-.






Engaging cable for locking hook






1. Insert nipple in the driving mechanism -3-, adjust cable for locking hook -1- using the hexagon nut -2- so that it is without play.






Subsequent work
Install microswitch for convertible-top compartment lid drive. Refer to Removing and installing microswitch for convertible top compartment lid drive