CSC Roof, Removing
CSC Roof, Removing
• During the following steps, protect the adjacent components from damage. Tape off components or lay foam between the individual components.
• If a roof is replaced, then the following steps must be included in the procedure:
• Sun shade, removing, refer to => [ Sun Shade, Removing ] Sun Shade, Removing
• Tensioned headliner with tensioning bands, removing, refer to => [ Tensioned Headliner, Removing ] Tensioned Headliner, Removing
• Tensioned headliner rail, removing, refer to => [ Tensioned Headliner Rail, Removing ] Tensioned Headliner Rail, Removing
• Left and right roof pillar trim, removing, refer to => [ Roof Pillar Trim ] Roof Pillar Trim
• Rear window frame, removing, refer to => [ Rear Window Frame, Removing ] Rear Window Frame, Removing
• Remove hydraulic lines from hydraulic pump, refer to => [ Hydraulic Pump Connector Assignment ] Hydraulic Pump Connector Assignment
• Main hinge hydraulic cylinder, removing, refer to => [ Hydraulic Cylinder in Main Hinge ] Hydraulic Cylinder In Main Hinge
- Open roof with convertible top operating button until rear lid with rear shelf tips back.
- Bring the rear lid into its service position. Refer to => [ Rear Lid Service Position ] Rear Lid Service Position.
- Close glass panel with sunroof switch.
- Remove luggage compartment trim panels.
- Remove the electrical wires and hydraulic lines in the luggage compartment from the cable ties - arrows - and cable brackets.
- Disconnect rear window heating connector - 2 - on left longitudinal member and connectors for roof pillar flap opening sensors (G566/G567) - 4 -.
- Loosen cable guides - 3 - on main hinge.
- Disconnect hydraulic lines on hydraulic pump for hydraulic cylinder in roof pillar. Refer to => [ Hydraulic Pump Connector Assignment ] Hydraulic Pump Connector Assignment.
- Remove hydraulic cylinder in main hinge. Refer to => [ Hydraulic Cylinder in Main Hinge ] Hydraulic Cylinder In Main Hinge.
- Loosen water drain hose duct - 1 - from body.
- Remove screw - 2 - and remove rear shelf lock sensor (G563/G564).
Guide cable with sensor under locking bracket. Mark location of rear screw, loosen it and guide cable under locking bracket. Re-tighten screw.
- Disconnect connectors - 5 and 6 - on convertible top control module.
- Remove ground connection - 4 - on longitudinal member.
- Place Roof Suspension Device (VAS 6205) - 1 - in holes in main hinge - 3 -.
- Rotate Roof Suspension Device (VAS 6205) - 1 - via threads - 2 - far enough apart - arrow - until lifting frame makes contact with main hinges - 3 -.
Main hinges must not be pressed apart by the lifting frame.
- Slide retainer - 5 - over lifting tool pins - 4 -.
• Have at least one additional technician help with the positioning and installing of workshop crane with lifting frame.
• Strap must not be tensioned. Straps is only for protection and should lay loosely.
• Glass panel must be free of dust and grease so that the suction cups adhere properly.
Guide Shop Crane (VAS 6100) - 1 - with Lift Arm Ext./Workshop Hoist (VAS 6101) and installed Roof Suspension Device (VAS 6205) - 2 - diagonally - arrow - under vehicle.
- Secure suction cup on glass panel and lifting frame on lifting tool.
- Secure suction cup with a band running around the glass panel and roof pillars. Band must fit loosely.
- Now loosen screws - 2 - in main hinge - 1 -.
• Have at least two additional technicians help raise out and guide the roof away from the vehicle.
• One technician on workshop crane, one technician in main hinge area and at least one additional technician at roof pillar.
• When raising roof out of vehicle, ensure it does not collide with other components.
- Raise back of roof - arrow a - until main hinge is raised out of mounting pins.
- Guide lifting tool with roof back - arrow b - until roof pillar is guided out of lock fittings.
- Raise roof - arrow c - until it can be guided away from vehicle with no danger.