Convertible Top Canvas: Service and Repair

AR77.31-P-1001KA Remove/Install Soft Top Cover










1 Remove front soft top seal from front door side window
2 Remove paneling from front soft top frame
4 Pull front soft top frame retaining rail (1) out of frame
5 Pull front soft top frame mount (2) out of front soft top frame (3)
6 Unclip front roof frame mount (4) from roof frame (5)
7 Unhook left and right tensioning cord out of soft top frame
8 Remove rear soft top seal from soft top compartment cover
9 Unscrew screws (6) from soft top cover on outer frame (7)
10 Open zippers

NOTE:
- For this purpose loosen retaining clips at ends of zippers
- Installation: Pull together in closing direction with the aid of zipper pliers and secure zippers at ends with clamps using tacking pliers

See "Special Tools" given below.

11 Drill rivet (8) out of tensioning belt on left and right
12 Pull tensioning cords out of soft top cover
13 Unclip heated rear window paneling (9) from rear window frame (10)

NOTE: For this purpose set up soft top bow

CAUTION: Installation: Check mounting clips, replace if necessary

14 Pull electric lead for heated rear window (11) out of rear window frame (10)
15 Drill rivet mount (12) for tensioning belt on rear window frame
16 Unscrew screws for tensioning belt retaining bow (13) from soft top bow (14)
17 Unscrew nuts (15) from rear window frame hinge (10)
18 Pull retaining rail for rear soft top frame (16) out of rivet of soft top bow (14)

CAUTION: Installation: Check mounting clips, replace if necessary

19 Remove soft top cover (12)
20 Install in the reverse order


Special Tools

Special Tools: