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Originally posted by dancn@May 31 2006, 04:35 AM
The rear panel is not popping up to allow the roof to fold away.
I press the button behind the door,and it doesn't appear to do anything.
Normally would this release the rear panel?
Dan
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Dan,
My Cabriolet is a 1998 model. I'm not aware of a "button behind the door" to push. The Owner's Manual provides instructions on how to manually manipulate the top retraction mechanism. More than once, I've raised the top manually without difficulty. Usually, though, the automatic mechanism performs the exercise. I haven't had to resort to a manual process to "fold the roof away". This was the focus of my earlier post. There is some sort of out-of-view mechanism that is held taut by a nylon-type cord for the top retraction process. The cord is attached on the inside to either side of the fabric top, between the fabric and the top's metal framework. My nylon cord became un-attached on one side. I tied it off to replace the tension and that seems to work.
There are two "flap" type covers, one on either side of the rear panel, topside. Lifting the flap exposes a metal lever mechanism that can be moved manually, releasing the locking gears. After release of the gears, the rear panel should be capable of being raised manually.
Hope this was helpful.
Jim