any tips for opening engine cover on an '04 550 SE

[macsak]

with BOSE?

am used to doing this on an '02 S with plastic window, but i cannot figure out the easy way to pull back the convertible top with the glass rear window

i tried it with the top almost all the way open, almost all the way closed, and halfway open

is there a trick to this?

and then, how do i take off the speaker box for the tweeters and sub- it looks like there is a plug on the passenger side, is this an easy removal?

mahalo (thanks) in advance

aloha

steve

[her_986]

Steve --

From pp179 of the MY03 manual: 1) Open or close the convertible top far enough so that the it is approximately 40cm away from the windshield frame. 2) Withdraw the ignition key so that the convertible top cannot be operated unintentionally. 3) Pull off the two lower ball heads of the tension ropes. 4) Unclip fabric covering from the two holder downwards, these are on the passenger compartment side of the trunk compartment. 5) Fold rear part of the convertible top forward(this is the back window). Press upper part of the rear window down when doing this. 6) Undo Velcro fastening strip of the restraining strap, you will see it after doing #5. 7) Engage restraining strap in the convertible top guide, I found this to be very tight, but I do not have a measuring stick that reads in CM’s and I’m mathematically challenged.

Removing storage box : On vehicles with BOSE High End sound package, disconnect the electrical plug connection of the loudspeakers. The plug connection is fastened on the outer right side of the roll-over bar. – Open turn-locks (on the loudspeakers) and pull out approx. 1.5cm.

Hope this helps..

Edited August 2, 2004 by her_986

[macsak]

mahalo (thanks)

aloha

steve