Rattling noise from the rear window when the soft top is raised (closed)
Symptom: Rattling noise from the rear window when the soft top is raised.
 
  
 
 
  
   
    
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      Rattling noise from the rear window when the soft top is raised (closed)
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     Fault symptoms
    
   
   
    Rattling noise from the rear window when the soft top is raised.
    
    
   
   
    
     Cause:
    
    Play in the rear window spring brace and play in the attachment wire between the headlining and the fifth bow.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
   
   
    
   
   
   
    
   
   
    
     
      
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        Bend the spring brace downwards or rearwards using pliers in order to reduce the gap between the brace and the fifth bow.
         
         
        
          
        
         
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         For cars with black outer roof fabric, VIN -27000790 and cars with blue outer roof fabric, VIN -27000853 continue according to the following:
        
         
         
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        Bend the headlining attachment wire in order to reduce the gap.
         
         
        
          
        
         
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        If necessary, replace the headlining attachment wire with a new plastic wire, part no. 53 60 672.
         
         
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