In se rt ing the re le a se ke y into th e lock in g
me c h a ni s m
- The release key must be configured for insertion
:::;, page 69, fig . 66. If necessary, turn the red hand le
segment counterclockw ise as far as it will go to configure
the key for insertion.
- Insert the release key into the opening :::;,
page 74, fig. 82.
- Turn the release key until you can feel the lugs at the tip
of the key engage ins ide the locking mechanism .
- Rotate the release key a quarter turn clockwise to the
stop. The release key is now
hanging engaged in t he
locking mechanism . •
Step 9: Locking the power top
The power top has to be locked in position using the
manual release key.
Contro ls and equip-
ment
Fig. 83 Pow er top
inside: engagi ng t he
powe r to p
Locking th e p o w e r t o p
Po w e r top
Fig. 84 Powe r top
inside: locking t he
powe r top
- Turn the red handle segment on the release key until you
can hear it engage.
- Turn the entire release key clockw ise to the stop
:::;, fig. 83. This opens the latc hes on the ins ide of the
power top and causes the top to spring up slightly.
- Pull the power top down with the release key :::;, fig. 84
and simultaneously turn the key counter -clockwise as far
as it will go. The power top is now locked.
Remo v ing the manual release key
- Turn the red handle segme nt on the release key counter-
clockwise as far as it wi ll go.
- Turn the entire key counter-clockw ise and t hen pull it
down and out.
- Fit the cap back into t he opening and put the manual
release key back into its storage compartment behind
the fuse box cover .
The top is now completely closed. Please contact an Audi dealer as
soon as possible to identify the cause of the malfunction of the
power c losing mechanism. •
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