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CSC Roof, Installing







CSC Roof, Installing

Have at least two additional technicians help guide workshop crane (with attached roof) and insert roof in vehicle.

One technician on workshop crane, one technician in main hinge area and at least one additional technician at roof pillar.

When inserting roof, ensure it does not collide with adjacent components.

All screws are microencapsulated and must always be replaced.






- Lower roof - arrow a - into vehicle until roof with roof pillar can be guided into locking bracket on windshield frame - arrow b -.

- Only lower rear of roof - arrow c - enough so that main hinge can be guided into mounting pins.






- Now install screws - 2 - on main hinge - 1 - but do not tighten.






- Guide Main Bearing Gauge (VAS 6371) with stops - 1 - between - arrow a - mounting pins - 2 -.

- Lower the main bearing gauge (VAS 6371) on the main hinge - 4 - and rotate the gauge pins - 3 - until they slide into mounting holes - arrow b -.

Adjust the oil level in the oil reservoir so it is between the "min" and "max" markings. Do not adjust the oil level to the "max" marking.






- Tighten the screws - 2 - on the main hinge - 1 -.

Screw tightening torque: 20 Nm.

Install in reverse order of removal.

- Connect hydraulic lines.

- After connecting hydraulic lines, correct oil level so that it is between "min" and "max" markings.

- Connect all connectors that were disconnected.

- Connect the water drain hoses.

- To check electrical components, interrogate DTC memory with Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051B) and erase if necessary.

- Completely open and close roof once with convertible top operating switch.

- Perform a basic setting after installing roof. Refer to => [ Basic Setting for Newly Installed CSC Roof ] Basic Setting For Newly Installed CSC Roof

- Perform a function check on roof and windows only after basic setting. The side windows must be adjusted if necessary.

The roof is closed.

- Check the oil level. Correct oil level so it is between "min" and "max" markings.