Inner headliner, servicing

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Inner headliner strap with hose B6C 003 05D

Fig 1: Bringing Convertible Top Into Position

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Bring convertible top into position shown.

CAUTION: The convertible top hydraulic system is depressurized after 10 minutes.

Risk of injury from lowering convertible top.

NOTE:

To prevent convertible top from lowering, press convertible top switch, secure top against lowering if necessary.

For better accessibility, completely lower side windows.

Fig 2: Removing Cable Ties On Jacketed Pull-Spring

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Remove cable ties - arrow - on jacketed pull-spring.

Fig 3: Checking Diverting Eyelet For Damage Or Deformation & Folding Sheathing Back And Disengage Headliner Cord At Pull-Spring

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Check diverting eyelet - 1 - for damage or deformation.
If necessary, replace both diverting eyes.
Fold sheathing - 2 - back and disengage headliner cord at pull-spring.

Fig 4: Identifying Rubber Hose, Sheathing & Over Pull-Spring

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Guide headliner cord through rubber hose - 1 - and re-engage it at pull-spring - 2 -.
Slide sheathing - 3 - over pull-spring - 2 -.
Guide a cable tie through slit - arrow - present on sheathing - 3 - and tighten it.
Close convertible top until bracket is vertical (on stop) and convertible top compartment cover is closed.

NOTE:

Cover convertible top compartment cover and side panel to protect against paint damage.

Fig 5: Identifying Molding, Rivet & Sewn Seam

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Remove molding - 1 - from bracket.
Remove rivet - 2 -.
Separate sewn seam - 3 - on torn off mounting strap and remove "old strap".

Fig 6: Laying Mounting Strap From Repair Kit Flush On Convertible Top Headliner

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Lay mounting strap from repair kit flush on convertible top headliner - arrows - and sew with a double seam.

NOTE:

Before sewing, ensure strap is positioned correctly on headliner to avoid a twisted seam.

Fig 7: Securing Strap To Convertible Top Frame With Accompanying Rivet

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Secure strap to convertible top frame with accompanying rivet - arrow -.
Install inner headline molding on bracket.
Perform function test.