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Replacing Convertible Top Fabric



54 34 120 Replacing Convertible Top Fabric

Special tools required:
- 00 9 321

Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove convertible top
- Remove front window guide
- Remove rear window seal
- Remove trim on convertible top catch

EH convertible top only:
- Partially remove roofliner (1st bow/cowl panel and last bow)

IMPORTANT: Do not actuate convertible top when fitting convertible top fabric. Risk of damage to roofliner.







Release screws in area (1).







Release front strap (1) on left/right.
Drill out blind rivets (2) on left/right.
Remove trim, if necessary suspend from roofliner.







Release screws in area (1).

Detaching fabric from bow 1:
- Pull fabric in middle towards front and fold upwards at rear.
- Pull fabric over a corner towards front and fold upwards at rear.

If necessary, use special tool 00 9 321.







- Pull off fabric over other corner.







Drill out rivet joint (1) on left/right.
Feed out tension cable bearing (2) to one side.

Installation:
Replace shims.







EH convertible top only:
If necessary, release holder of hydraulic lines.







Release screw on left/right on convertible top strip.
Feed fabric welt out of clamp.







Unfasten screws on left/right side.
Feed out fabric welt further.







Disconnect plug connection for heated rear window.

Drill out rivet joint on B-pillar on left/right.
Pull off fabric towards top.







Installation:
Replace shims.










Detach fabric from bow at rear.

Installation:
- If necessary, remove double-sided adhesive tape.
- Before installing, fit convertible top fabric on 1st bow so as to obtain the correct tension.
- Bring holes of fabric link and bow in line.