Removing and Installing Frame For Roll-Over Protection System

Removing And Installing Frame For Roll-Over Protection System

Technical values







Preliminary work

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

INFORMATION: Do not loosen hydraulic lines at hydraulic pump.

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

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.







INFORMATION: 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: 45 Nm (33 ftlb.)
4. Screw down fastening screw -4- on frame for roll-over protection system -5-. 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. Refer to Removing and installing motor for drive mechanism.
2. Push relay carrier into its retaining frame and engage firmly. Refer to Removing and installing relay carrier.
3. Lock plug connections for convertible-top control unit. Refer to Removing and installing control unit for convertible top.
4. Lock plug connections for DME control module. Refer to Removing and installing DME control module.
5. Install hydraulic pump. Refer to Removing and installing hydraulic pump.
6. Secure seat belt and rear mounting component at the left and right. Refer to Removing and installing rear three-point belt.
7. Install rear side trim panel at left and right. Refer to Removing and installing rear side trim panel.
8. Press in roll-over bar and perform a function test on the roll-over protection modules. Refer to Removing and installing roll-over bar.
9. Install cover for rear. Refer to Removing and installing cover for rear.
10. Install trim panel for rear wall. Refer to Removing and installing trim panel for rear wall.