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My top is stuck in the down position . I was wondering how do i get in the space where the red plastic ball is at.

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[Nick at Pelican Parts]

Here are instruction fro Porsche:


Remove the ignition key so that the convertible top is not operated unintentionally.
On both sides of the car, unclip the black rod cover A and pull it up and out.

Take lever B out of the tool kit.
Convertible Top Emergency Operation

If there are persons or animals in the movement range of all movable convertible top parts, parts of the body could become trapped or crushed.

Lever off joint rods only with the greatest care.
If the convertible top is not in the rearward final position, the convertible-top compartment lid or the convertible top could fall down when the joint rods are levered off.
For this reason, hold convertible top or convertible- top compartment lid firmly before levering off the second joint rod.


Example: Convertible top in rearward final position

D - Joint rod for convertible-top compartment cover (black ball head fastening)

E - Joint rod for convertible top (white ball head fastening)

The position and accessibility of the joint rods change depending on the position of the convertible top. It can be helpful to fold up the rear part of the convertible top.

Lever joint rod D (black fastening) off the ball head with blade of lever B.
As the connection is under spring tension, a corresponding amount of force is required to lever off the ball head, creating danger of crushing and pinching.
When levering off joint rod D on the other side of the vehicle, the convertible-top compartment cover must be held so that it does not fall down in an uncontrolled manner to protect against injury from a fallen cover.



- Nick