Convertible top headliner, removing and installing

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - Convertible Top Headliner, Removing And Installing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Closing Pliers VAS 6138
Staple Gun VAS 6148 with Replacement Staples F/VAS6148 VAS 6148/1
Pop rivet pliers VAS 5072

Removing

NOTE:

Convertible top, parts designations → Convertible top - parts designations

Fig 2: Bringing Convertible Top Into Center Position

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Bring convertible top into center position.

Fig 3: Removing Bolts & Retaining Strip With Seal

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Remove bolts - arrows -.
Remove seal sideways out of seal carrier.
Remove retaining strip - 1 - with seal.

Fig 4: Removing Bolt & Securing Profile From Rail

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Remove bolt - A -.
Remove securing profile - B - from rail - C -.

NOTE:

The tensioning cable and front strap on convertible top are fastened together with bolt - A -.

Fig 5: Removing Rivet From Eyelet & Rubber Cable From Eyelet On Inner Side Of Roof Guide

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Remove rivet - 1 - from eyelet.
Remove rubber cable - 2 - from eyelet - 3 - on inner side of roof guide "2".

Fig 6: Disengaging Tensioning Cable From Spring And Pulling Through Eyelet On Rear End Of Roof Guide And Forward

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Disengage tensioning cable from spring - arrow - and pull through eyelet on rear end of roof guide and forward.

NOTE:

The spring is visible at the rear end of the roof guide "2" when the convertible top is brought into center position.

Fig 7: Identifying Cable Tie, Tensioning Cable & Rivet

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Loosen cable tie - 1 -.
Fold hose back and disengage tensioning cable - 2 -.
Remove rivet - 3 -.
Remove tensioning bands from sealing element bushings on convertible top frame.

Fig 8: Locating Guide Bracket Upper Bolted Connection

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Loosen guide bracket upper bolted connection - 1 - and disengage strap - 2 -.

Fig 9: Removing Convertible Top Headliner Plastic Strips From Roof Rail

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Remove convertible top headliner plastic strips from roof rail "2" and "3".

Fig 10: Clamping Replacement Staples VAS 6148/1 Onto Ends Of Zip Fasteners

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Clamp Replacement Staples VAS 6148/1 onto ends of zip fasteners - arrow -.
Pull zip fasteners apart.

NOTE:

Ensure zip fastener is not damaged.

Fig 11: Drilling Convertible Top Headliner Tab Rivet On Bracket & Removing Convertible Top Headliner Securing Strip From Groove In Bracket

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Drill convertible top headliner tab rivet - 1 - on bracket.
Remove convertible top headliner securing strip - 2 - from groove in bracket.
Remove convertible top headliner from rear window guide frame. Ensure no clips remain in rear window guide frame.

NOTE:

Replace faulty clips.

Installing

Fig 12: Bringing Convertible Top Into Center Position

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Bring convertible top into center position.

Fig 13: Checking Whether Clips Are Located Completely In Convertible Top Headliner Frame

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Check whether clips - 1 - are located completely in convertible top headliner frame.
Press convertible top headliner frame into rear window frame with wide pliers.

Fig 14: Ensuring Center Markings Align

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When closing zip fastener, ensure center markings - arrows - align.

The remaining convertible top headliner installation is done in reverse order.

NOTE:

Ensure all convertible top components are positioned and function properly.
Perform function test.

Tightening torques → Convertible top headliner - assembly overview or → Attachments - assembly overview .