Audi R8 Spyder 2012 Owner's Manual page 49

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Step 7: Lock the convertible top
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Fig. 55
Inner side of t he conve rtible top : remov ing the
cap
Fig. 56
Inner side of the convertible top : pos ition ing
the Allen wrench
.. Remove the cap in the center of the conver-
tib le top using the screwdriver from the ve-
hicle tool kit¢ fig.
55.
The emergency lock-
ing mechanism is located behind it.
.. Insert the Allen wrench
(D
and turn the bolt
to the left @ until it is tight and the conver-
t ible top is locked securely ¢ fig. 56.
.,. Remove the Allen wrench from the ope nin g
and cover the opening wit h the cap.
.,. Remove the wheel wrench from the conver-
tible top storage bay .
.. Close the convertible top storage bay lid.
A
WARNING
Make sure the convert ible top is locked
correctly. Otherwise the wind from driving
could cause the convertible top to open .
This can result in injuries and damage to
the vehicle .
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Convertible
top
4 7
Step 8 : Secure the fins on the body
Fig. 57
Convert ible top : pressing t he fins downward
Fig. 58
Inte rior: t ighten ing the bo lt
The following steps must be performed on
both sides of the veh icle .
.. Press the fin downward firmly ~ fig . 57 .
.. Hold the fin in th is position and tighten the
bolt above the seat belt -arrow- using the
Allen wrench from the veh icle tool kit at the
same time¢ fig.
58.
A second person should assist when securing
the fins to the body. Tightening the bolts is
much easier if a second person presses the
fins down.
A
WARNING
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Make sure the fins lie on the body. Other -
wise the convert ible top will not lock se-
cure ly and it could open while dr iving. This
can resul t in injur ies and damage to the
vehicle.
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