Convertible Top: Adjustments
54 34 100 - Adjusting convertible top
Note:
Observe body gap dimensions for ideal adjustment of convertible top in relation to body.
If necessary, remove side trim panel Removing and Installing/Replacing Rear Left or Right Side Trim Panel.
If necessary, remove cover on cowl panel.
Longitudinal adjustment, main bearing:
Slacken retaining screw (2) (do not release fully).
Insert nuts (1) and screw (3) (convertible top must still be movable).
Elongated holes in retaining plate allow longitudinal adjustment of the convertible top.
Close and lock convertible top.
Convertible top is secured and adjusted.
Check gap dimensions.
Tighten down retaining screw (2).
Tightening torque 54 34 2AZ 54 34 Motor-Driven Convertible Top (Electrical Components).
Tighten down nuts (1).
Tightening torque 54 34 1AZ 54 34 Motor-Driven Convertible Top (Electrical Components).
Longitudinal and vertical adjustment, bearing, tension bar:
Screw in nuts (1) until contact with screw heads (bearing must still be movable).
Elongated holes on tension bar bearing allow longitudinal and vertical adjustment of the convertible top.
Close and lock loading aid.
Check gap dimensions and if necessary align.
Tighten down nuts (1).
Tightening torque 54 34 4AZ 54 34 Motor-Driven Convertible Top (Electrical Components).
Vertical and lateral adjustment, base plate (front bow):
Slacken screws (1) (do not release fully).
Elongated holes on base plate allow vertical and lateral adjustment of the convertible top.
Check gap dimensions and if necessary align.
Tighten down screws (1).
Tightening torque 54 34 3AZ 54 34 Motor-Driven Convertible Top (Electrical Components).
Adjusting gap dimension for C-pillar:
Measure gap dimension with feeler gauge (1) between convertible top and seal (window cavity cover strip).
-A)
- At gap 20 mm
-B)
- Gap dimension between 0.5 - 2.5 mm
If gap dimension (B) is outside the tolerance, then the control rod must be replaced.
Replacing control rod:
Partially open convertible top.
Unclip control rod.
Gap dimension ≤ 0.5 mm - install shorter control rod.
Gap dimension ≥ 2.5 mm - install longer control rod.