Convertible Top Cover

Convertible Top Cover

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Closing Pliers (VAS 6138)

• Staple Gun (VAS 6148) with Replacement Staples F/VAS6148 (VAS 6148/1)

• Pop rivet pliers (VAS 5072)

Removing

• Convertible top, parts designations => [ Convertible Top Parts Designations ] Application and ID

- Bring convertible top into center position.





- Remove bolts - arrows - for seal retaining strip - 1 - from front rail.





- Carefully remove front rail trim.

- Remove convertible top headliner straps - 1 - on front rail.





- Remove molding band - 2 - and convertible top cover - 3 - from front rail groove.

- Remove sealant - arrow - on front corners or front rail.





- Remove convertible top sideways from convertible top frame.

- Remove tensioning strap - 1 - on roof guide between rail - 3 - and rail - 4 -.





• When installing, ensure tensioning cable - 2 - is not pinched.

- Remove tensioning cable - 1 - from mounting hole - 2 - in roof guide - 1 -.





- Pull tensioning cable back out of convertible top cover canvas pockets.

• Use a suitable welding wire when pulling in tensioning cable.

- Fold back convertible top cover.

- Clamp Replacement Staples (VAS 6148/1) onto ends of zip fasteners - arrow -.





• When installing, mark the convertible top cushion where the corresponding center line on the underside of the convertible top cover meets with the cushion. This will ensure exact centering of the top cover during installation

- Pull zip fasteners apart (Qty. 4).

• Ensure zip fastener is not damaged.

- Fold bracket in vertical position (convertible top in center position) and remove bolt - arrow B -.





• To provide a better explanation, the adjoining illustration shows the convertible top frame without convertible top headliner, convertible top cover and convertible top upholstery to.

- Remove washer on rear window cable guide and pull cable out of its guide - arrow -.





- Drill convertible top headliner tab rivet - 1 - on bracket.





- Remove convertible top headliner securing strip - 2 - from groove in bracket.

- Remove convertible top headliner from rear window guide frame. Ensure no clips remain in rear window guide frame.

• Replace faulty clips.

• The convertible top headliner is now separated from the convertible top cover (rear window frame).

- Remove plastic profile - 1 - from bracket groove - 2 -.





- Cut cable tie - 1 -.





- Open housing - 2 - and disconnect rear window defroster electrical connectors.

- Remove convertible top frame on main guide downward.

Installing

Installation of the convertible top cover is the reverse of removal.

• Ensure all convertible top components are positioned and function properly.

• Perform function test.