Removing and Installing Frame For Roll-Over Protection System

697719 Removing And Installing Frame For Roll-over Protection System






Preliminary work
1. Removing rear wall trim panel.
2. Remove cover for the rear.
3. Remove rear side trim panel at left and right.
4. Undo seat belt and rear mounting component at the left and right.
5. Trigger the roll-over bar.

NOTE: Do not loosen hydraulic lines at hydraulic pump.

6. Remove hydraulic pump and set it aside.
7. Unlock plug connections for DME control module.
8. Unlock plug connections for convertible-top control unit.
9. Release relay carrier and set it aside.
10. Remove motor for drive mechanism and set it aside.

Removing frame for roll-over protection system






1. Press in locking tabs -arrows A- and pull plug connections -1- off wire harness for roll-over protection system -arrow B-.






2. Unscrew fastening screw -1- and fastening nuts -2- from Z support -3-.






3. Unscrew fastening screws -4- and carefully remove frame for roll-over protection system -5- upwards out of the vehicle.

Installing frame for roll-over protection system






1. Carefully position frame for roll-over protection system -5- on the vehicle. Screw in fastening screws -1, 4- and fastening nuts partially by hand.






NOTE: To reduce adjustment work to a minimum when assembling convertible-top components, the frame for the rollover protection system must be positioned according to the dimension shown.

2. Move frame for roll-over protection system -5- to adjust it by dimension -X- Adjustment value: 491 mm±1 mm.






3. Screw in fastening screw -1- and fastening nuts -2- on rear Z support -3- . Tightening torque Tightening torque: 45 Nm (33 ftlb.) Tightening torque: 45 Nm (33 ftlb.)
4. Screw down fastening screw -4- on frame for roll-over protection system -5-. Tightening torque: Tightening torque: 45 Nm (33 ftlb)
5. Press in plug connections -1- on wire harness for roll-over protection system.






Diagram of frame for roll-over protection system






Subsequent work
1. Secure motor for convertible-top compartment lid drive.
2. Push relay carrier into its retaining frame and engage firmly.
3. Lock plug connections for convertible-top control unit.
4. Lock plug connections for DME control module.
5. Install hydraulic pump.
6. Secure seat belt and rear mounting component at the left and right.
7. Install rear side trim panel at left and right.
8. Press in roll-over bar and perform a function test on the roll-over protection modules.
9. Install cover for rear.
10. Install trim panel for rear wall.