54 37 040 Removing and Installing or Replacing Roofliner For Roof Shell In Middle
54 37 040 - Removing and installing or replacing roofliner for roof shell in middle
Special tools required:
- 00 4 430 00 4 430 Double Torx
- 51 0 310 51 0 310 Clip Release Tool
- 54 0 230 54 0 230 Female Die
Installation:
- Microencapsulated screws (Loctite) must be replaced and may not be reused
- Screw connection must be completed within 20 min. (start of curing)
- Microencapsulated screws must not be retightened
- Thread of nut must be cleaned beforehand in event of repeated use
Move soft top into service position.
Move soft top so that angle of hinges is not ≤90°.
Important!
Risk of damage! Pressure in hydraulic system drops and soft top loses its position.
Support rear roof shell to convertible top cover with suitable auxiliary material.
Auxiliary material must lie over wide area and over entire length.
Rear roof shell is supported by auxiliary material on convertible top cover.
Roof shells block each other.
Tie a safety knot into tensioning strap on left and right to prevent the tensioning strap from coiling up.
Important!
Release safety knot after installation.
Release left and right screws (1).
Tightening torque: 54 37 14AZ 54 37 Power Convertible Top.
Note:
Different build dates (versions) possible.
Release Torx screw (1) of reversing lug or reversing bar for tensioning cable on left and right.
Tightening torque: 54 37 15AZ 54 37 Power Convertible Top.
Release retainers (2) with screwdriver and pull roof liner (1) off roof shell.
Installation:
Retainers (2) must not be damaged and must be pre-installed.
Release Torx screw (1) of reversing lugs for tensioning cable on left and right of roof shell at rear.
Tightening torque: 54 37 15AZ 54 37 Power Convertible Top.
Release Torx screw (1) for fastening tensioning cable on left and right of convertible top frame.
Tightening torque: 54 37 16AZ 54 37 Power Convertible Top.
Note:
Convertible top compartment lid opened.
Using special tool 00 4 430 00 4 430 Double Torx, release Torx screw from tensioning cable mounting on main bearing.
Tightening torque: 54 37 16AZ 54 37 Power Convertible Top.
Detach rubber protective sleeve (1) from spring on tensioning strap (2).
Disengage spring (1) from tensioning strap eyelet (2).
Feed tensioning cable (1) out of reversing lug (2).
Release water valve (1).
Feed out tensioning strap (1) from holder (2) for water valve and reversing lug.
Mark tensioning strap on one side before retainer.
Open retainer (1).
Replacement only:
Roof shell in middle in "closed" position, convertible top compartment lid open.
Feed tensioning strap into reversing lug and pull until roofliner contacts seal.
Turn tensioning strap over into a loop and crimp retainer (1).
Important!
Risk of damage to tensioning strap.
- Edges (2) must be free of sharp corners and burrs. Deburr if necessary.
- Make sure tensioning strap is correctly laid. Do not feed tensioning strap through plastic guide (1).
Installation:
Replace faulty retainer.
Insert tensioning strap (1) with marking in positioner (2) of special tool 54 0 230 54 0 230 Female Die.
If necessary, adjust measured length (see above).
Insert new retainer (1) in special tool 54 0 230 54 0 230 Female Die and crimp.
Feed tensioning cable (1) out of guide (2).
Release Torx screws (1) for C-pillar flap.
Tightening torque: 54 37 21AZ. 54 37 Power Convertible Top
Unclip roof liner at front with special tool 51 0 310 51 0 310 Clip Release Tool.
Installation:
If necessary, replace faulty clips.
Unclip roof liner at rear with special tool 51 0 310 51 0 310 Clip Release Tool.
Installation:
If necessary, replace faulty clips.
Pull tensioning strap completely out of automatic reel.
Tie a safety knot into tensioning strap to prevent the tensioning strap from coiling up.
Important!
Release safety knot after installation.
Unscrew nuts (1).
Tightening torque: 54 37 18AZ. 54 37 Power Convertible Top
Installation:
Replace compression nuts.
Remove automatic reel (2).