54 34... Checks On The Soft Top Linkage Before Fitting The Soft Top Cover

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Soft top cover partially removed

Measure 1: 

Identifying feature:

A possible complaint is in the form of a mark on the soft top cover. 

Measure to prevent sporadic trapping of the soft top cover: Repair kit: 54 34 7 190 757  .

Fig 1: Mark On Top Cover

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Remedy:  Replace installed limit positions with constructionally modified components on both sides. 1. Previous limit position. 2. New limit position.

Fig 2: Identifying Limit Position Components

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Move soft top into position shown. Support both sides of soft top and soft top compartment lid with suitably broad aid to ensure that soft top is held in a stable position and does not fold up from front to rear.

Fig 3: Moving Soft Top Into Position

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Drill out rivet (1) on left and right and remove limit positions (2). Apply corrosion protection if necessary.

Fig 4: Removing Limit Positions

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Attach new limit position (1) from above. Installation note:  Sharp end of the limit position in the direction of travel. Insert rivet and use riveting tongs.

Fig 5: Attaching Limit Position

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Measure 2: 

Identifying feature:  A possible complaint is in the form of a protruding upper thread. Refinish the seal carrier (main pillar) 

Fig 6: Protruding Upper Thread

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Move soft top into position shown. Support both sides of soft top and soft top compartment lid with suitably broad aid to ensure that soft top is held in a stable position and does not fold up from front to rear.

Fig 7: Move Soft Top Into Position

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Check seal carrier distance: Measure distance from lower edge of elongated hole to lower edge of seal carrier. Dimension (x) can have the following values: - 40 mm. Previous version = crop. - 34 mm Corresponds to new version = Do not shorten.

Fig 8: Checking Seal Carrier Distance

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Dimension (X) = mark 6 mm parallel to lower edge. Remove the seal carrier. Crop seal carrier to dimension. Round outer edges with file and deburr interface.

Fig 9: Checking Dimension X

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Measure 3: 

Identifying feature: Possible complaint in the form of damage in the C-pillar area. Measure against damage of soft top cover in area of C-pillar: Repair kit: 54 34 7 311 688

Fig 10: Identifying Damage In C-Pillar Area

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Move soft top into position shown. Support both sides of soft top and soft top compartment lid with suitably broad aid to ensure that soft top is held in a stable position and does not fold up from front to rear.

Fig 11: Move Soft Top Into Position

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Left side only:  Disconnect rivet connection from the guide lug (1) at the C-pillar (2).

Fig 12: Disconnect Rivet Connection From Guide Lug

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Double-up the rubber band (2) and attach to the soft-top bow using a rivet (3). Double-up rubber band (2) and rivet to C-pillar together with guide lug (1).

Fig 13: Identifying Position Of Bungee Cord And Tension Cables

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Move soft top into position shown. Support both sides of soft top and soft top compartment lid with suitably broad aid to ensure that soft top is held in a stable position and does not fold up from front to rear.

Fig 14: Move Soft Top Into Position

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Adjust the angle at the linkage stop (1) of the convertible top main bearing on the left and right.

Fig 15: Adjust Angle At Linkage Stop

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Remove angled and round protective cap (1) at the limit position of the main bearing on left and right.

Fig 16: Identifying Angled And Round Protective Cap

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Installation note:  Soft top must be in this position to be able to adjust the correct position of the limit position.

Fig 17: Move Soft Top Into Position

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Place a suitable tool (e.g. a cranked ring spanner, width across flats 10) on the limit position of the convertible top main bearing up to the upholstery. Carefully bend limit position forward with the tool, parallel to the edge of the main bearing.

Fig 18: Bend Limit Position Forward

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Bend limit position (1) forward as shown. The limit position (1) must lie parallel to the cutting edge of the main bearing after bending.

Fig 19: Ensure Limit Position Is Parallel To Cutting Edge

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Fit angled or round protective cap (1) onto the limit stop of the main bearing.

Fig 20: Identifying Angled And Round Protective Cap

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