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When opened normally (to access boot), the boot lid
swings about an axis close to the C-pillar towards the
C-segment. To lower the roof into the boot (cabriolet
roof operation), the boot lid has to swing upwards
and backwards about an axis near the taillights to
provide the necessary space. These two opposing
movements are made possible by the two
independent hinges.
Furthermore the covering flaps over the mounting
frame mechanism are opened and closed.
The hydraulic cylinders in the boot lid hinges now
carry out the movement of the boot lid and open or
close the roof side member flaps with the aid of
Bowden cables.
Boot lid hinge
Boot lid hinge
Open covering flap
Mounting frame
(here locked to boot lid)
Swinging movement
to open the boot lid
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