Roll Bar: Service and Repair

Overview:

Removing and Installing Roll-Over Bar - GT2


The screwed roll cage is not fully fitted on vehicle delivery if the vehicle is supplied with Club Sport equipment. The front sections (A-pillar support) of the roll cage which are delivered separately from the vehicle must be fitted on to the base cage.


NOTE: Do not tighten any of the screwed points until the fastening screws have been screwed in. Use correct tightening torques!


Removing Roll-Over Bar




Components Overview 1 - 5

Before the removal of the base cage -C-, the bucket seats must be removed! See "Removing and installing bucket seats." See "Assembly instructions for the rear trim, the floor covering and the closure caps" too.

Procedures No. 1 - 5:

Procedures and Instructions 1 - 5




Components Overview 6 - 10




Procedures and Instructions 6 - 10

NOTE: In order to unscrew the fastening nuts -7- from the spring strut mount, the vehicle must be standing on its wheels.


Installing the Roll-Over Bar




Components Overview 1 - 5

Danger!
Re-tighten with correct tightening torque!
- Carry out a test drive after performing assembly work on the roll-over bar/spring strut mount threaded parts on the body and then re-tighten the fastening nuts -7- with the correct tightening torque!

NOTE: Initially screw in and centre all the fastening screws and fastening nuts only in the sections -A, B, D, E- and in the base cage -C-. Only then tighten the threaded parts with the prescribed tightening torques. Adjust the adjusting element -2- last.




Procedures and Instructions 1 - 5





Components Overview 6 - 10




Procedures and Instructions 6 - 10


Adjusting the Roll-Over Bar







The foam coating of the A-pillar support sections must be pressed against the cowl panel frame trim.

1. Unscrew the adjusting element -2- in the direction of the arrow -Y- until the foam coating of the A-pillar support sections on the left and right -A, B- are pressed against the cowl panel frame trim.
2. Screw the lock nut -1- in the direction of the arrow -X- as far as it will go against the adjusting element -2- and lock it against the adjusting element -2-.

Assembly Instructions For the Rear Trim, the Floor Covering and the Closure Caps




Illustration, Designations and Notes