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Open the roof slightly, this takes the pressure off of the drive cables. Find the motor. Look in the boot, lift the carpet up just behind the flap.
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This is the motor you are looking for, the Roadster only came with the 1. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the bolts holding the motor in.
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Pull the motor out…
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…and look at the cog (if it stays on), you’ll probably notice a slight wear pattern.
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Quite often, the motor drive cog will fall off the motor shaft and stay in the roof drive housing.
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Hook it and the spacer out and keep them safe.
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You can clean the hole up if you want.
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Install a replacement new cog. Smart part 0014835V001000000