My mini convertible roof leaks down the side just behind the back window, will it be covered under the warranty?

BEHIND THE INNER COVER AT THE RIGHT OF THE TRUNK.U MUST TAKE OUT THE COVER..

1 - Flap for convertible roof compartment Note
t The variable convertible roof compartment must be in the bottom position. t To remove flap for convertible roof compartment -1-, hinges -2- do not have to be removed. t Arrow points in direction of travel. q Bend flap for convertible roof compartment -1- on one side at hinge and disengage flap for convertible roof compartment -1- at hinges. q Fold down flap for convertible roof compartment -1-. q Disengage flap at hooks -4- (2x) by sliding it towards front. 2 - Hinge (2x) q Bend flap for convertible roof compartment -1- on one side at hinge and disengage flap for convertible roof compartment -1- at hinges. q Unscrew bolt -3-. q Disengage hinge -2- from body. 3 - Bolt (2x) 4 - Hook 5 - Variable convertible roof compartment

THEN REMOVE THESE..

1 - Side trim (right-side) t Removing - Take out floor covering in luggage compartment. - Remove rear cross panel trim ? Chapter. - Remove trim for handle mounting ? Chapter. - Remove flap for convertible roof compartment ? Chapter. - Remove luggage compartment light ? Chapter. - Unfasten clip -2-. - Pull off side trim (right-side) -1- in direction of arrow. t Installing Note
t Following installation, make sure seal is properly in position over trim. - Install trim in reverse order of removal. 2 - Clip

UNDER THIS TRIM U WILL FIND THE MOTOR WITH THE TANK.USE HYDRAULIC OIL THAT U PUT AT THE STEERING RESERVOIR......BEWARE THE SAE OF THE OIL!!!!!
GOOD LUCK

Sorry, they just don't put manual controls on them. If they did that, How would they be able to sell you expensive electrical parts?

Your roof has a leak, sit inside the car and get somone to hose down the roof lightly, fine where the water is entering and see what seal is leaking so yu can repair it

I am not sure what you are trying to do. But if the problem is that the roof will only open to the first stage, sun roof, and no further, the problem is the package shelf in the trunk.

If the package lid gets pushed up and is not pushed back to it's normal position, the roof will fail to open completely. If you lift the bottom of the roof at the boot, there are levers on either side to release the bottom edge of the roof, you can make certain that the package shelf is seated correctly. Once the shelf is seated, the roof will open in all of it's glory.

This has happened to my wife's 2004 A4 Convertible 2x's. I had to read the owner's manual several times to get the job done correctly (pages in the high 70's to low 80's) ...the following is offered from memory: The handle/tool needed to accomplish the task 'manually' is located in the fuse box on the LEFT SIDE of the dashboard. A small flat blade screwdriver will enable you to pry open the fuse cover & gain access to the handle/tool. Slight twist the tool and it comes out easily. Tool is a "T" shaped handle. Once you have the handle/tool IN HAND, simply turn the RED part (only) on the handle until it 'locks' in an open position. Leaves a small space on the handle. Can't recall if you go clockwise or counterclockwise, but it will be evident. Now...move both front seats forward and tilt them to gain access to rear seat. Remove the ski boot cover in middle of the rear seat and put aside. Then, 'click' the interior boot cover panel down to gain access to a 'hole' (about size of a 50 cent piece) in the top of the boot space. This hole allows you to insert (upward) the above mentioned tool into a lock/unlock mechanism in the rear deck just forward of the trunk. The tool needs to be jiggled to go 'all the way' in...you will sense that. Once in, TURN the RED part of the handle to "LOCK" the handle into the mechanism. The tool will hang down by itself. My approach is to 'store' the roof in the open convertible position first. The front portion of the roof should be partially forward as that appears to 'release' a lever within the roof's up/down mechanism to allow you to raise the rear window portion. Thus, lift (with that friend) the rear window portion up and forward (takes some effort). The roof now has a kind of 'clamshell' appearance front & rear. The front may even flop forward but tht's OK. This step exposes the rear deck. Twist the tool to unlock the rear deck. It should click & release and a small space appears enabling you to use hands (that friend again) under it (the deck). Lift the deck up & back until the hydraulics kick in and keep the deck vertically open. Now you are ready to tackle the roof & rear window for storage under the rear deck cover. Get a friend, if possible to help with the lifting...remember, this is a "Manual" job! Once here, gently push back & lower the rear window portion of the roof into the open storage area simultaneously followed by the remainder of the roof itself. Watch fingers for possible pinching in the levers, etc., during this part of operation Hopefully you now have the roof & rear window stored in the area in front of trunk and be able to lower the rear deck to almost closed position. If so, go back to the tool and twist it to 'lock' the deck in place with roof stored. Remove tool from the ski storage area by reversing procedure above. Now comes the "Moment of Truth"! With the ignition turned on and car running, use the roof switch to bring the stored roof up and all the way to the closed position. Don't forget you must keep your finger on that switch until the operation completely finishes. Then, reverse the process to open & store the roof for a good blow dry (drive)!

I don,t understand how roof hit something in back seat
If roof is down you need to use special tool located end of driver side dash
Flip of plastic cover to see tool
Check owner manual how to use
The tool will locate between rear seat,this will close and lock rear cover
Make sure both sides of rear cover lock,get friend to press down
Once rear cover is locked down,remove tool,and check opperation
Make sure doors shut and windows down

check the parcel shelf has been refitted correctly as there is a micro switch on the left hand side that stops the second stage of the roof from opening

check the parcel shelf has been put back correctly as there is a micro switch on the left hand side to stop the roof opening fully when the shelf isn't in correctly

Make sure that the microswitches in the rear trunk are all depressed. There is one where the parcel shelf (the cover that covers the view of the trunk from the outside) sits on the left that is usually the problem make sure that it is sitting on the microswitch (pull down on the closest side to you so it pivots forward and sits on the microswitch. Then make sure that the latch on the left side (drivers side) of the rear that allows easier access to the trunk switches the microswitch there. now close the trunk and try the conv top. the parcel shelf, the rear access latch and i think the trunk switches need to be depressed for the top to work. I know at least the first two.

its a 1996 saab. the red handle only releases the back motor which controls the front of the top. the trick seems to be to get the back window released.