Roll Bar: Testing and Inspection
Checking Roll-over Protection System
Preliminary work
1. Fully open the convertible top.
General warning notes
Safety instructions for work on the roll-over protection system
CAUTION: Danger of injury when working on the roll-over protection system.
- The movement range of the roll-over protection system must be kept clear.
- Work on the roll-over protection system must only be performed with the ignition key withdrawn.
- Attention: Do not begin assembly work until after a waiting time of 1 minute has elapsed.
- Tools or other objects must not be placed in the extension area of the roll-over protection system.
- Remove the roll-over bar modules only after the roll-over bar has been extended (triggered).
It is not permissible to perform repairs on the roll-over bar modules.
The roll-over bar modules must be replaced in the event of visible damage or pressure marks.
After assembly work on the roll-over protection system - but at least every 2 years - the function of the roll-over protection system must be tested by triggering it via the diagnostic interface of the PIWIS tester 9718.
Only perform the function test on the roll-over protection system with the hardtop and cap removed and the convertible top open.
Checking roll-over bar
NOTE: Actuate the roll-over protection system only if:
- the hardtop is removed
- the convertible top is open
- the caps are removed
1. PIWIS Tester 9718 must be connected to the diagnostic socket. Switch on ignition. Select menu item "Airbarg/POSIP", and select menu item "Drive links" in the command line which then appears, select "Triggering roll-over bar" in the command line that appears. Press the key combination [F2] and [F8] within 2s, as described in the Tester; the roll-over protection system is triggered. Please note: time until triggered approx. 10s.
2. Press locking levers outward -arrow A- and press in the roll-over bar -1- (-arrow B-) until it is felt engage -inset-.
Subsequent work
1. Install caps.
2. Close convertible top.