Convertible top cover, removing and installing

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - Convertible Top Cover, 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 For Seal Retaining Strip From Front Rail

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Remove bolts - arrows - for seal retaining strip - 1 - from front rail.
Carefully remove front rail trim.

Fig 4: Removing Convertible Top Headliner Straps On Front Rail

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Remove convertible top headliner straps - 1 - on front rail.
Remove molding band - 2 - and convertible top cover - 3 - from front rail groove.

Fig 5: Removing Sealant On Front Corners Or Front Rail

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Remove sealant - arrow - on front corners or front rail.
Remove convertible top sideways from convertible top frame.

Fig 6: Removing Tensioning Strap On Roof Guide Between Rail And Rail

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Remove tensioning strap - 1 - on roof guide between rail - 3 - and rail - 4 -.

NOTE:

When installing, ensure tensioning cable - 2 - is not pinched.

Fig 7: Removing Tensioning Cable From Mounting Hole In Roof Guide

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Remove tensioning cable - 1 - from mounting hole - 2 - in roof guide - 1 -.
Pull tensioning cable back out of convertible top cover canvas pockets.

NOTE:

Use a suitable welding wire when pulling in tensioning cable.

Fold back convertible top cover.

Fig 8: 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 -.

NOTE:

When installing, mark the convertible top cushion where the corresponding center line on the underside of the convertible top cover meets with the cushion. This will ensure exact centering of the top cover during installation

Pull zip fasteners apart (Qty. 4).

NOTE:

Ensure zip fastener is not damaged.

Fig 9: Folding Bracket In Vertical Position (Convertible Top In Center Position) And Removing Bolt

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Fold bracket in vertical position (convertible top in center position) and remove bolt - arrow B -.

NOTE:

To provide a better explanation, the adjoining illustration shows the convertible top frame without convertible top headliner, convertible top cover and convertible top upholstery to.

Fig 10: Removing Washer On Rear Window Cable Guide

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Remove washer on rear window cable guide and pull cable out of its guide - arrow -.

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.
The convertible top headliner is now separated from the convertible top cover (rear window frame).

Fig 12: Removing Plastic Profile From Bracket Groove

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Remove plastic profile - 1 - from bracket groove - 2 -.

Fig 13: Cutting Cable Tie & Opening Housing

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Cut cable tie - 1 -.
Open housing - 2 - and disconnect rear window defroster electrical connectors.
Remove convertible top frame on main guide downward.

Installing

Installation of the convertible top cover is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:

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