Routing Tensioning Bands 2 and 3

Routing Tensioning Bands 2 and 3

• To support roof, both sides of luggage compartment trim should be either removed or installed.

• The bypass screw on the hydraulic pump must be opened after the repair position has been reached on vehicle from May 07. This prevents damaging the hydraulic system.






- Raise roof using convertible top operating switch and remove Hinge Supports (VAS 6365).

- Close roof using convertible top operating switch until it makes contact with windshield frame.

- Open hydraulic pump bypass valve.

- Place Hinge Supports (VAS 6365) in center position - 2 -.

- Secure Hinge Supports (VAS 6365) on rear window frame locking mechanism - 1 -.

- Lower rear window frame until supports - 4 - are positioned on longitudinal member - 5 -.

• All screws are microencapsulated and must always be replaced.

• Screw tightening torque: 3 Nm.






• Tensioning band 1 is secured, refer to => [ Routing Tension Band 1 ] Routing Tension Band 1

• Rear window frame lower trim is removed.

- Secure end eye - 7 - on rear window frame.

- Tighten tensioning band - 2 - with loop on band - 3 -.

- Securely rivet eye - 4 - to rear window frame. Alignment of eye - 4 - is parallel to lower edge of rear window frame.

- Secure eye - 5 - on rear window frame hinge rear baffle, end eye - 6 - must be pulled through.

- Secure end eye - 6 - on rear window frame hinge upper baffle.