Removing and Installing Convertible Top

Removing And Installing Convertible Top









Preliminary work
1. Open convertible top.
2. Refer to Removing and installing rear side trim panel.
3. Refer to Convertible top in service position

Tools and materials

Tools
Assembly tool for Springfix System pin circlips NR.131

Removing convertible top






1. Press out both retaining clips 1 from lever 2 using the assembly tool for pin circlips and remove lever. Refer to Removing and installing convertible top






2. Pull protection plate 3 upwards out of the clip in the water drip pan 4.






3. Unscrew fastening nut 5 and remove hydraulic cylinder 6 together with lever.






4. Unscrew fastening screws 7 from the convertible top support 8 and fastening nut 9 from the rear assembly aid.






5. Unscrew and remove fastening screws 10 from the convertible-top support 8 and the deflection fitting 11. Unscrew rear fastening screw 12 from the convertible-top support and pull the rear window inner seal 13 up and out together with the mounting for the belt guide section 14.






6. Disconnect electric plug connection 15 of potentiometer at convertible-top support.






Installing convertible top
1. Ensure assembly aid 16 is fitted properly. The rear assembly aid must be recalibrated if it has been removed.






2. Position convertible-top supports 8 in the assembly aids 16 and place the convertible-top pegs of roof frame 1 into the convertible-top peg housing in the cowl-panel frame.






3. Insert rear window inner seal 13 together with the belt guide section 14 and tighten fastening screw 12 on the convertible-top support. Push the deflection lever 11 into the belt guide section 14, position the belt on the deflection lever and screw down with the fastening screws 10.






4. Screw down the convertible-top support 8 on the left and right with the fastening screws 7 and the fastening nut 9. -] Tightening torque: 50 Nm (37 ftlb.) -] Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)






5. Connect the electric plug connection 15 between the potentiometer on the convertible-top support and the microswitch of the convertible-top lock.






6. Position hydraulic cylinder 6 together with lever on the convertible-top support. Insert potentiometer fork into the pins of the hydraulic housing (on left side only).
Lay hydraulic line Figure A in the clip under the water drain hose. Press hydraulic lines into the clips in Figure B and Figure C. Tighten fastening nuts 5. -] Tightening torque: 17 Nm (13 ftlb.)±2 Nm (± 1.5 ftlb.)






7. Secure lever 2 with the retaining clip 1.






8. Insert the protection plate 3 in the clip of the water drip pan 4.






Subsequent work
1. Refer to Removing and installing rear side trim panel.
2. Refer to K2 - Calibrating cabriolet convertible top