Removing and Installing Seal For Convertible-Top Tip

Removing And Installing Seal For Convertible-Top Tip

Technical values

Preliminary work

Move convertible top to service position. Refer to convertible top service position.

Removing seal for convertible-top tip

Removing cover strip

1. Unscrew fastening screws -1- and remove cover strip -2- from roof frame -3-.

Removing seal for convertible-top tip

The seal on the roof frame is in two parts.

1. Pull off lower lateral seal -1- out of the profile of the retaining strip -2-.

2. Unscrew fastening screws -3- at front of roof frame.
3. Unscrew fastening screws -1- from the retaining strip -2-. Pull off seal for convertible-top tip -3-.

4. Remove additional seal -4-.

Installing seal for convertible-top tip

The seal for the convertible-top tip on the roof frame is in two parts.

1. Remove protective film and fit additional seal -4- flush with the roof frame.

INFORMATION: Make sure the additional seal is clamped under the retaining strip.

2. Insert seal for convertible top tip -3- into roof frame at front corners, position retaining strip -2- on the side of the roof frame and tighten with the fastening screws -1-. Tightening torque: 2.8 Nm (2.0 ftlb.)

INFORMATION: Seal for convertible-top tip must not protrude downwards in the corner area. Make sure it is positioned correctly.

3. Screw down seal for convertible-top tip at the front corners with fastening screws -3-. Tightening torque: 3.5 Nm (2.5ftlb.)
4. Press lower seal -1- into profile of retaining strip -2-.

Installing cover strip

INFORMATION: Seal for convertible-top tip must not be trapped. There must be no gap between seal and covering, and the seal with the covering must run evenly. If necessary, pull the seal up and out and tap it in again.

1. Position cover strip -2- on roof frame -3- and screw down with the fastening screws -1-. Tightening torque : 3.5 Nm (2.5 ftlb.)

Subsequent work

End service position. Refer to convertible top service position.