Convertible Top Emergency Release

Convertible top emergency release

NOTE: If the convertible top cannot be operated because of implausible reasons, it may be in an undefined position (for the control module). Pull bracket up as far as stop and operate switch.

Convertible top compartment cover, unlocking and locking







Convertible top emergency release key in basic position - arrow -







Convertible top emergency release key in work position - arrow -.

NOTE:
- Convertible top emergency release key is located at left under instrument panel fuse cover.
- The designation "NES" is used for the convertible top emergency release key in the following description.







- Lower side windows approx. 20 cm.
- Close luggage compartment cover.







- Open drivers door and remove fuse carrier cover on instrument panel.
- There is a groove on the lower edge of the fuse cover in which a screwdriver, for example, can be inserted - arrow - in order to raise.







- Remove "NES" from bracket over fuse carrier in instrument panel.







- Remove center piece of rear backrest by pushing small tabs town slightly and pulling.







- Press grip holes together and fold cover up.
- Press ski sack down and remove if necessary.







Bring "NES" into basic position as follows:
- Turn red grip piece left as far as stop.
- Insert "NES" in opening at top center of ski sack tunnel.







- Turn entire "NES" until small tabs on key head engage in a groove.
- Turn entire "NES" 1/4 turn clockwise against stop in lock.







- Turn red grip clockwise (1.5 turns) until both grip recesses on the "NES" audibly engage.
- The "NES" is secured in the lock system and can be operated.







- Open convertible top compartment cover by turning "NES" counter-clockwise as far as stop.







- Pull convertible top compartment cover out as far as stop.
- The convertible top compartment cover engages in open position.
- Raise convertible top out of compartment by pulling roof edge up forcefully.

Bring convertible top into center position manually as follows:
- Close convertible top until it stays half closed by itself. Slide roof edge forward as far as possible.
- Raise convertible top bracket until it stays in vertical position.
- Carefully press convertible top compartment cover shut.
- Turn entire "NES" clockwise as far as stop.

- The convertible top compartment cover is locked.







Remove "NES" as follows:
- Turn red grip piece counter-clockwise as far as stop.
- Turn entire "NES" 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pull it down.







Convertible top, unlocking and locking
- Press bracket onto convertible top compartment cover.
- Press convertible top at front of vehicle onto upper windshield frame.
- The convertible top may spring out slightly.
- Remove cover in center of the front rail trim inside vehicle.







Bring "NES" into basic position as follows:
- Turn red grip piece left as far as stop.
- Insert "NES" in opening in center of front rail trim.
- Turn entire "NES" until small tabs on key head engage in a groove.
- Turn entire "NES" 1/4 turn clockwise against stop in lock.







- Turn red grip clockwise (1.5 turns) until both grip recesses on the "NES" audibly engage.

- The "NES" is secured in the lock system and can be operated.







- Turn entire "NES" clockwise as far as stop.
- Pull convertible top down using "NES".
- Turn entire "NES" counter-clockwise as far as stop.

- The convertible top is locked.







Remove "NES" as follows:
- Turn red grip piece counter-clockwise as far as stop.
- Turn entire "NES" 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pull it down.
- Re-install cover cap.
- Close side windows.