708319 Removing and installing front roof trim panel

WM 708319 Removing and installing front roof trim panel

Technical values





Preliminary work

1. Remove sun visor at the left and right. => 682319 Removing and installing sun visor - section on "Removing"
2. Remove front lock. => 61051900 Removing and installing front lock - section on "Removing"

Removing front roof trim panel





Installation position of front roof trim panel

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





Removing convertible-top peg mount

2. Open up the cap -1- with a screwdriver -Arrow A-.





Removing mounting saddle

3. Unscrew fastening screw -2- and remove mounting saddle -3- ( -Arrow B- ).
4. Unclip wire harness for interior mirror -1- from the holder -Arrow A- and disconnect plug connection -Arrows a-.





Disconnecting plug connection for interior mirror

5. Unclip front roof trim panel and remove it by pulling downwards -Arrows-.





Removing front roof trim panel

Installing front roof trim panel

Information

Only in vehicles with automatic anti-dazzle interior and exterior mirrors.

1. Fit grommet -1- on the front roof trim panel.





Fitting grommet

2. Fit front roof trim panel to the windscreen frame from below and clip it into position -Arrows-.





Installing front roof trim panel

3. Connect plug connection for interior mirror -1- ( -Arrows a- ) and clip it into the holder -Arrow A-.





Locking plug connection for interior mirror

4. Position mounting saddle -3- on the front roof trim panel -Arrow A- and secure with the fastening screw -2-.=> Tightening torque: 2.5 Nm (2.0 ftlb.)





Installing mounting saddle

5. Press in cap -1- ( -Arrow B- ).
6. Place convertible-top peg mount -2- on the windscreen frame from below -Arrow- , position it correctly and screw down hand-tight with the fastening screws -1-.





Installing convertible-top peg mount

Information

To prevent rattling noises, the two convertible-top peg mounts (left and right) must be facing outwards with respect to the centering pins fitted on the convertible top or hardtop when tightening the screws.

The convertible top must be closed or the hardtop must be fitted to check the adjustment.

7. Tighten fastening screws -1-.=> Final tightening: 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)

Subsequent work

1. Install front lock. => 61051900 Removing and installing front lock - section on "Installing"
2. Install sun visor at the left and right. => 682319 Removing and installing sun visor - section on "Installing"