Inner headliner, servicing
Inner headliner strap with hose B6C 003 05D
- Bring convertible top into position shown.
CAUTION:
The convertible top hydraulic system is depressurized after 10 minutes.
- Risk of injury from lowering convertible top.
NOTE:
- To prevent convertible top from lowering, press convertible top switch, secure top against lowering if necessary.
- For better accessibility, completely lower side windows.
- Remove cable ties - arrow - on jacketed pull-spring.
Fig 3: Checking Diverting Eyelet For Damage Or Deformation & Folding Sheathing Back And Disengage Headliner Cord At Pull-Spring
- Check diverting eyelet - 1 - for damage or deformation.
- If necessary, replace both diverting eyes.
- Fold sheathing - 2 - back and disengage headliner cord at pull-spring.
- Guide headliner cord through rubber hose - 1 - and re-engage it at pull-spring - 2 -.
- Slide sheathing - 3 - over pull-spring - 2 -.
- Guide a cable tie through slit - arrow - present on sheathing - 3 - and tighten it.
- Close convertible top until bracket is vertical (on stop) and convertible top compartment cover is closed.
NOTE:
- Cover convertible top compartment cover and side panel to protect against paint damage.
- Remove molding - 1 - from bracket.
- Remove rivet - 2 -.
- Separate sewn seam - 3 - on torn off mounting strap and remove "old strap".
- Lay mounting strap from repair kit flush on convertible top headliner - arrows - and sew with a double seam.
NOTE:
- Before sewing, ensure strap is positioned correctly on headliner to avoid a twisted seam.
- Secure strap to convertible top frame with accompanying rivet - arrow -.
- Install inner headline molding on bracket.
- Perform function test.