Attachments, removing and installing

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Convertible top headliner, removing → Convertible top headliner, removing and installing .
Remove convertible top cover → Convertible top cover, removing and installing .
Remove convertible top upholstery → Convertible top upholstery, removing and installing .
Remove seals → Convertible top frame seals - assembly overview .

NOTE:

It is not always necessary to perform all preliminary work listed above to service individual convertible top frame attachments.
In the instructions, the work on the convertible top frame is described without the convertible top headliner, convertible top cover, convertible top upholstery and seals.
The description is based on the right side of the convertible top frame and can be applied to the left side the same way or in a similar way.
The convertible top can be disassembled and pre-assembled in the vehicle when installed in vehicle.
When working on the convertible top electrical system, disconnect vehicle battery ground strap.

Remove convertible top locks → Convertible top lock, removing and installing .
Remove convertible top latch Convertible Top Locking Motor V223/Convertible Top Lock Switch (open) F294/Convertible Top Lock Switch (closed) F295 , removing and installing .

Fig 1: Removing Bolts For Tensioning Wire And Tensioning Element On Main Guide Diverting Linkage

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Remove bolts for tensioning wire and tensioning element - arrows - on main guide diverting linkage.

The tensioning wire and tensioning element are secured together at the threaded connection - arrow B -.

NOTE:

To install convertible top headliner, bolt - arrow B - must be removed on some models in order to slide side strap on convertible top headliner over tensioning wire.

Fig 2: 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 -.
Remove bolt - arrow A - on rail - 5 -.

Fig 3: Unclipping Tensioning Cable Sideways Out Of Guide On Main Guide

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Unclip tensioning cable - 1 - sideways out of guide - 2 - on main guide.
Remove rivet - 3 - and remove tensioning cable.

NOTE:

On first generation vehicles, the tensioning cable - 1 - is bonded into the guide - 2 - with super glue.

Fig 4: Identifying Bolts, Tensioning Cable, Cable Guide & Convertible Top Frame Position Sensor G356

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Remove bolt - A - for tensioning cable - 1 - and cable guide - 2 -.
Remove cable guide - 2 - from linkage.
Remove bolt - B - and remove Convertible Top Frame Position Sensor G356 - 3 -.
Remove wiring harness from its retainers on bracket.

Fig 5: Removing Band From Eyelet On Bracket & Bracket Insulating Element From Ball Head

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Remove band - 2 - from eyelet on bracket.
Remove bracket insulating element from ball head - 1 -.

Fig 6: Removing Shared Band Rivet Connection For Bracket Rail "4" And Bracket Rail "5" On Bracket

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Remove shared band rivet connection for bracket rail "4" and bracket rail "5" on bracket - arrow -.

NOTE:

Both bands must be re-riveted on shared mounting point in bracket - arrow - during installation.

Fig 7: Removing Bolt For Center Brace Rail Spring

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Remove bolt - B - for center brace rail spring "5" - A -.
On first generation vehicles, check protective glide foil - arrows - on center bracket and on rail "5" for damage.

Fig 8: Identifying Bracket Strap, Cable Spring, Cable Eyelet & Center Brace Spring

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Remove rivet - arrow - on rail "5".

The following parts are secured at this rivet connection:

Bracket strap - rail 5
Cable spring - headliner (across)
Cable eyelet- headliner
Center brace spring - rail 5

Fig 9: Identifying Bolts, Rivets, Bands & Rubber Strap

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Remove bolt - A - and slide rubber strap - 1 - sideways from rail "3".
Remove rivet - B - on rail "4" and remove band - 2 -.
Remove rivet - C - from center brace and rivet - D - from rail "4".
Remove band - 1 - and band - 3 -.

Fig 10: Identifying Bolt & Plastic Profile

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Remove bolt - A - on inside of roof guide "2" and remove eye.
On first generation vehicles, remove plastic profile - B - on bottom of roof guide "2".

NOTE:

The plastic profile - B - must be secured with suitable adhesive during installation.

Fig 11: Removing Bolt On "Lengthwise Headliner Cable" Eye

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Open convertible top until roof guide "2" and main guide do not touch at their rear edges.
Remove bolt - arrow - on "lengthwise headliner cable" eye.

NOTE:

On some versions, the eyelet may be riveted to the main guide.

Fig 12: Removing Rivet On Inside Of Main Guide

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Remove rivet - arrow - on inside of main guide.
Remove "lengthwise headliner cable" spring.

Fig 13: Unclipping Convertible Top Latch Wiring Harness From Its Guide Beginning At Front Rail To Cable Bracket On Main Guide

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Unclip convertible top latch wiring harness from its guide - arrow - beginning at front rail to cable bracket on main guide.

Fig 14: Removing Rivet, Cable Bracket From Roof Guide, Bolt And Cable Channel From Diverting Linkage

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Remove rivet - A - and remove cable bracket - 1 - from roof guide "2".
Remove bolt - B - and remove cable channel - 2 - from diverting linkage on inside of main guide and from main guide.
Remove wiring harness.

NOTE:

When installing, ensure there are sufficient wire loops between wiring bracket - 1 - and cable channel - 2 - so that wiring harness will not be rubbed or bent.

Fig 15: Checking Double-Sided Tape On Outside Of Main Guide For Damage

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Check double-sided tape on outside of main guide - arrows - for damage.

NOTE:

The convertible top upholstery is secured to the main guide with the help of the adhesive tape.

Remove convertible top frame → Convertible top, removing and installing .

Installation is reverse of removal.