Convertible top, removing and installing

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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.

Fig 1: Bringing Convertible Top Into Center Position

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Bring convertible top into center position.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Bolts & Hinge

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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.

Fig 3: Removing Ball Sockets And Placing Cylinder In Convertible Top Compartment

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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.

Fig 4: Removing Hydraulic Lines And Cylinders From Convertible Top Frame

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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.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Connectors At Right In Vehicle

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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

Fig 6: Removing Convertible Top Switch Unit Bolts

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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.

Fig 7: Locating Main Bracket Bolts

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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.