Convertible top, removing and installing
- The convertible top installation is described so that opening or removing the hydraulic system is not necessary.
- All assembly work is described for the right side of the vehicle and is performed the same or in a similar way on the left side.
- When installing, ensure convertible top moves easily when closing.
- When operating convertible top, ensure front and rear windows have lowered at least 50 mm.
Removing
- Remove rear side trim →
- 70 - INTERIOR TRIM
- 70 - INTERIOR TRIM for BODY INTERIOR - CABRIOLET
NOTE:
- For easier removal of convertible top, remove convertible top compartment cover.
- Bring convertible top into center position.
- Only remove bolts - 2 - on hinge - 1 -.
Bolt - 3 - must not be removed. That way, no installation work arises when installing convertible top compartment cover.
- Loosen lift cylinder securing springs - 1 - at top of convertible top compartment cover. Remove ball sockets - 2 - and place cylinder in convertible top compartment.
- Raise convertible top compartment cover.
CAUTION:
Protect vehicle from paint damage by using suitable protective covers and fabric reinforced adhesive tape.
- Install bracket hydraulic cylinder - 1 - on ball sockets - 2 -.
- Unclip hydraulic lines from brackets - 3 - (Qty. 6) and loosen cable ties - 4 - (Qty. 2).
- Remove hydraulic lines and cylinders from convertible top frame and place them in convertible top compartment.
- Disconnect connectors - arrows - at right in vehicle.
- Remove convertible top cable from guides and cable ties for body wall and convertible top frame.
NOTE:
- All cable ties that are loosened or cut off when removing convertible top frame should be re-installed in the same places during installation.
Right side of vehicle
- Remove convertible top switch unit bolts - 1 -. The switch unit consists of Convertible Top Closed Position Switch F202 and Convertible Top Open Position Switch F171.
- Carefully remove convertible top switch unit from bolting point mounts.
NOTE:
- The convertible top should be brought to the appropriate position to remove respective convertible top switch unit bolt.
Continuation for both sides of vehicle
- Remove main hydraulic cylinder securing pins - 2 -.
- Loosen nuts on main hydraulic cylinder bracket until they are removed from the center and can be stored in the vehicle.
- Loosen main bracket bolts - 1 - , - 2 - and - 3 - approx. 2 turns.
- Two technicians must balance out the convertible top at the left and right.
- Remove bolts - 1 - and - 2 -.
- Bolt - 3 - remains as retainer in body wall.
- Raise convertible top approx. 20 cm and pull convertible top cable upward out of body.
- Raise convertible top toward rear over vehicle and out.
Installing
Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:
- When inserting convertible top frame, ensure hydraulic lines and electrical wires are not damaged.
- When installing main hydraulic cylinder, ensure plastic washers are inserted in center of main hydraulic cylinder.
- Adjust door windows → Side windows, adjusting .
- Adjust side window → Side windows, adjusting .
- Perform function test.
- With convertible top closed, check whether front and rear windows run into seals when raised.