Convertible Top: Service and Repair

Removing and Installing Convertible Top

Removing convertible top





Unlock convertible top

1 Remove side wall trim panels
Remove fastening screws and press studs of the side wall trim panels. Disconnect the loudspeaker connector and remove the side wall trim panels from the vehicle.

2 Remove rear wall trim panel
Remove the fastening screws of the rear wall trim panel, pull the rear wall trim panel forwards and remove it from the vehicle.

3 Release tack strip at rear
Remove the fastening screws of the holder from the tack strip.

4 Release tack strip at the sides
Press the roof liner upwards and outwards at the mounting points and unscrew the fastening nuts of the tack strip.

5 Release mounts and tack strip at the front
Open roof liner zip fastener and remove screws of convertible top mounts and tack strip at the front.

6 Release links and pushrods
Remove tab washers and bolts between links and joint yokes. Remove the headless screws connecting the transmission arm to the pushrods.

7 Disconnect electrical systems
Unscrew the connector for the microswitches from the body. Disconnect the connectors for the microswitches and convertible top locks. Lift convertible top off vehicle.


Installing convertible top





1 Place top on vehicle
Position the top on the mounting points on the vehicle. Use shims under the mounts as required to adjust the height of the top.

2 Connect electric systems
Connect the connectors for the microswitches and locks and attach the connector for the microswitches to the body.

3 Fasten links and pushrods
Guide the links between the joint yokes, insert the bolts and fix them in position with the tab washers. Attach the pushrods to the transmission frame using the headless screws.

4 Fasten mounts and tack strip at front
Fasten the mounts and the tack strip at the front to the mounting points on the B-pillars using M 8 x 25 socket head screws with washers. The top can be adjusted in the lengthwise direction at these points. Tightening torque: 20 Nm (15 ft lb.).

5 Fasten tack strip at sides
Screw the flanged M 6 nuts to the stud bolts. The height of the top in relation to the body can be adjusted at these points.

6 Fasten tack strip at rear
Fasten the tack strip on the holders to the body with washers and M 6 nuts. Tightening torque: 9 Nm (7 ft lb.). Lock top. Any adjustments which may be required can be carried out at the mounting points on the bodywork.

7 Install rear wall trim panel
Push the rear wall trim panel under the tack strip and fasten it to the bodywork at the bottom using the fastening screws.

8 Install side wall trim panels
Connect cables to loudspeakers. Push the side wall trim panels between the brackets and the side parts and fasten them to the bodywork using the fastening screws.