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611019 Removing and installing front convertible-top mount


WM 611019 Removing and installing front convertible-top mount

Technical values





Preliminary work

1. Move convertible top to service position. -> 6101IN IN - Convertible top service position Procedures

Information

Only for vehicles with hardtop.

2. Remove hardtop. -> 610219 Removing and installing hardtop - section on "Removing" 610219 Removing and installing hardtop

Preliminary work

Information

Only for removing/installing or replacing convertible-top peg mount.

Remove the sun visor. -> 682319 Removing and installing sun visor - section on "Removing" Removal and Replacement

Removing front convertible-top mount

Removing centring journal (convertible top and hardtop)





Installation location of front mount

1. Unscrew fastening screws -1- and remove centring journal -2-.





Removing centring journal

Removing convertible-top peg mount





Installation position of convertible-top peg mount

1. Unscrew fastening screws -1- and remove convertible-top peg mount -2- downwards -arrow-.





Removing convertible-top peg mount

Installing centring journal (convertible top and hardtop)





Installation location of front mount

1. Position centring journal -2- on convertible top or hardtop frame -3- and screw in the fastening screws -1-. Tightening torque => Tightening torque: 4.5 Nm (3.3 ftlb.)





Installing centring journal

Installing convertible-top peg mount





Installation position of convertible-top peg mount

1. Place convertible-top peg mount -2- on windscreen frame from below -arrow- , position it correctly and screw down hand-tight using the fastening screws -1-.





Installing convertible-top peg mount

2. To prevent rattling noises, the two convertible-top peg mounts (left and right) must be facing outwards with respect to the centring pins fitted on the convertible top or hardtop when tightening the screws.
The convertible top must be closed or the hardtop must be fitted in order to check the adjustment.
3. Tighten fastening screws -1-. Tightening torque => Final tightening: 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)

Subsequent work

1. End service position. -> 6101IN IN - Convertible top service position Procedures
2. Check gap dimensions for convertible top, adjust if necessary.-> 5000IN Diagram - body gap dimensions

Information

Only for vehicles with hardtop.

3. Install hardtop. -> 610219 Removing and installing hardtop - section on "Installing" 610219 Removing and installing hardtop

Information

Only for vehicles with hardtop.

4. Adjust hardtop. -> 610215 Adjusting hardtop Adjustments

Subsequent work

Information

Only for removing/installing or replacing convertible-top peg mount.

Install sun visor. -> 682319 Removing and installing sun visor - section on "Installing" Removal and Replacement