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705719 Removing and installing A-pillar trim


WM 705719 Removing and installing A-pillar trim

Technical values





Preliminary work

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

Information

Only for vehicles with hardtop.

2. Remove hardtop. => 610219 Removing and installing hardtop - section on "Removing"
3. Remove sun visor. => 682319 Removing and installing sun visor - section on "Removing"

Removing A-pillar trim

Removing convertible-top peg mount





Installation position of convertible-top peg mount

1. Unclip cap -1- in a downward direction with a small screwdriver and remove it -arrow A-.





Removing convertible-top peg mount

2. Unscrew fastening screws -2- and remove convertible-top peg mount -3- downwards -arrow B-.

Removing A-pillar trim





Installation position for A-pillar trim

1. Pull the A-pillar trim -1- inwards along the windscreen frame -2-.





Removing A-pillar trim

2. Remove A-pillar trim -1- in upward direction.





Removing A-pillar trim

Installing A-pillar trim





Installation position for A-pillar trim

Information

- Ensure that deformation element is seated correctly before installation.

1. Check metal clips -3- and replace if necessary.





Installing A-pillar trim

2. Insert A-pillar trim -1- laterally (transition point to dashboard) on windscreen frame and click into place.





Installing A-pillar trim

3. Position A-pillar trim -1- on windscreen frame -2- and clip into place.





Installing A-pillar trim

Installing convertible-top peg mount





Installation position of convertible-top peg mount

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





Installing convertible-top peg mount

2. To position convertible-top peg mount, close convertible top or fit hardtop.
3. Move convertible-top peg mount as far as possible outwards (towards the centering journal) -arrow B- and screw down. Tightening torque => Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
4. Position cap -3- from below -arrow C- and clip into place.

Subsequent work

1. Install sun visor. => 682319 Removing and installing sun visor - section on "Installing"
2. End service position.=> 6101IN IN -Convertible top service position
3. Check gap dimensions for convertible top, adjust if necessary.=> 501000 Diagram - body gap dimensions

Information

Only for vehicles with hardtop.

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

Information

Only for vehicles with hardtop.

5. Adjust hardtop. => 610215 Adjusting hardtop - section on "Adjusting"