Storage Compartment Trim, Removing and Installing

Convertible top storage compartment trim, removing and installing




1 - Convertible top storage compartment trim
- To remove convertible top, first disengage trim from retaining strip -8- at tensioning strut -9- (on interior side of vehicle).
- Convertible top must be removed before removing trim.
- Remove bolts -4- and bracket -3-.
- Unscrew Torx bolts -5- and remove tension strap -6-.
- Remove clips -2- (14x) from trim.
- Remove trim from convertible top storage compartment.

2 - Clip
- 14 x

3 - Bracket
- There are markings on the bracket for height adjustment.
- Note position of markings before removal so that the same height can be set during installation.

4 - Torx bolt
- 15 Nm

5 - Torx bolt
- 4.5 Nm

6 - Tension strap

7 - Seal
- Part of trim for convertible top storage compartment

8 - Retaining strip
- Two pieces each bolted to tensioning strut (7x).

9 - Tensioning strut





- Remove hex bolts -1- at left and right from main bearing.
- Push cover back slightly.
- Pull cover -2- from main bearing -1-.



- Remove bolts -3- at left and right on tensioning strut -4-.
- Press tensioning strut toward front under bolting surface (arrow) at main bearing until tensioning strut is resting loosely in convertible top cover.
- Lift convertible top sufficiently at rear until tensioning strut can be lifted out.



- Take convertible top out of storage compartment and place on VAS 5219 assembly device.
- Secure tensioning strut at main bearing.