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3. Take the Allen wrench and screwdriver out
of the onboard tool kit, refer to page 121.
4. Using the screwdriver, loosen the two but-
tons in the cargo bay, arrow 1, and pull them
out forcefully as far as they will go. The con-
vertible top box cover is unlocked.
5. Close the luggage compartment lid. After
the convertible top box cover is unlocked
manually, the luggage compartment lid can
only be opened using the integrated key.
Closing
1. Open the doors.
2. Slide the protective cap, arrow 2, forward.
3. Slowly and smoothly open the convertible
top box cover all the way, arrow 3.
4. The locking pins must have engaged com-
pletely. If they are still visible: close the con-
vertible top box cover as far as necessary
until the locking bolts engage audibly, then
slowly open the cover. During this process,
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do not close the convertible top box cover
completely.
5. Lift out the front part of the convertible top,
arrow 4, on both sides and swing it forward.
At the same time keep the convertible top
box cover from closing, e.g. using your
shoulder.
6. Position the rear convertible top frame
upright, arrow 5, and close the convertible
top box cover, arrow 6. Then lower the rear
convertible top frame.
7. Together with another person, press down
the front convertible top frame from the out-
side and on both sides as far as possible.
8. Carefully remove the cover in the center of
the front convertible top frame using the
screwdriver.
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