& Caution! · Damage to or destruction of the tension bow seal. During the procedure convertible top in service posi-

911 Carrera (996) Convertibletop, hardtop & Caution! Damage to or destruction of the tension bow seal. During the procedure convertible top in service posi- tion .Proceed according to procedure No.1 in order to avoid damage to or destruction of the tension bow seal! No. Procedure Instructions Convertibletop in service position Move convertible top rearward by means of the electric motor until the convertible-topcompartment lid has reachedthe rear limit position. Move convertible top for- ward by means of the electric motor until the convertible- top compartmentlid movesforward. Then interrupt closing operation~Disengageleft and right tension cables and fold up the tension bow. The convertibletop must no longer be electricallyoperated in this position. 2 Removingside-panellining Removeseat cushionsand belt cover; undo B 4.2 oval- head screw. Loosenholding pegs with Allen key St6. Undo the Torx screws of the loudspeakerand the cross-recess screw beneathit. Press out the windstop collar using a plastic spatula. Lift up side-panellining and remove towards the front. 3 Detachingdrivelever Press out upper retainingclip SBL10 of the drive lever. => Removaltool; Rep. Gr. 2.4, Nr. 131; Workshop Equip- ment Manual 4 Removingspray protection Pull the spray protection upwardsout of the chamber in the water collectiontray. 610119 Removing and installing convertible top 61-1 page 7 Printed in Germany -41,2000 c6101191