54 34 101 Removing and installing complete soft top

Special tools required:

54 3 110

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove side trim panel, rear left and right. See 51 43 002 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE TRIM PANEL .
Remove outer window cavity cover strip. See 51 37 240 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING OUTER WINDOW CAVITY COVER STRIP FOR DOOR WINDOW, REAR LEFT OR RIGHT .
Remove convertible top compartment lid. See 41 63 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING SOFT TOP COMPARTMENT LID .
Remove KINEMATICS BOX .
Prepare SPECIAL TOOL LIFTING GEAR .

Remove connecting bracket on the left and right.

Release screws in marked area.

Tightening torque 51 37 03AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Connecting Bracket Screws

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Before removing convertible top, mark position of main bearing in relation to body.

When installing convertible top, align main bearing to markings.

Fig 2: Identifying Convertible Top

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Measure distance between retaining plate and main bearing for convertible top on left and right and if necessary carry over measurement to new convertible top.

This roughly determines the longitudinal adjustment.

Installation note:

If necessary, adjust distance for LONGITUDINAL ALIGNMENT OF CONVERTIBLE TOP .

Check gap dimensions. See 41 00... BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

Fig 3: Locating Distance For Longitudinal Alignment Of Convertible Top

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Fig 4: Overview Of Soft Top Screw Connection

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Overview of soft top screw connection:

1	Attachment nut
2	Washer
3	Banjo bolt (barrel screw)
4	Adjusting nut
5	Convertible top main bearing

Lock threaded pin with internal Torx and release nuts.

Tightening torque 54 34 11AZ .

Fig 5: Locating Nuts

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NOTE: The right side is removed in the same way as the left side.

Unclip cable clips (1) on left and right.

Release screws (2) on left and right.

Tightening torque 54 34 10AZ .

Fig 6: Identifying Cable Clips And Screws

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Unclip cable clips on left and right.

Stow convertible top with assistance of a second person uniformly in convertible soft top compartment.

Fig 7: Locating Cable Clips

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Release left and right screws (1).

Tightening torque 54 34 10AZ .

Fig 8: Identifying Left And Right Screws

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Right side:

Unfasten plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Fig 9: Identifying Right Side Plug Connection

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Special tool lifting gear

Fig 10: Lifting Gear Using Special Tool

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NOTE: Carry out this part of the work with the assistance of two other persons.
Set special tool 54 3 110 up with supports.
To lift out the convertible top uniformly, make sure the special tool is aligned parallel to the convertible top.
If necessary, adjust the height via the left and right threaded rods.
Refer to ADJUSTING SPECIAL TOOL LIFTING GEAR .

Generously tape off working area with fabric adhesive tape (1).

Fig 11: Identifying Fabric Adhesive Tape

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Connect shackle left and right with soft top linkage.

Attach hook left and right in shackle.

Check that supports and hook are securely seated.

Carefully lift out convertible top with lifting apparatus.

Fig 12: Lifting Convertible Top

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Measure and note down adjustment depth of all castle nuts.

Replacement:

Carry over adjustment depth of all castle nuts to new convertible top.

On reinstallation:

Check adjustment depth prior to installation.

After body repair work:

Adjust CONVERTIBLE TOP .

Fig 13: Locating Castle Nuts

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Installation note:

Observe INSTALLATION OF KINEMATICS BOX .

Teach-in soft top:

Close soft top.
Only in vehicles built before 09/2011: Briefly release the lock button (< 5 seconds).
Operate closing button for 30 seconds (until LED flashes - LED flashes to indicate that the teach-in procedure is complete)
Release closing button.

Carry out FUNCTION CHECK .

Check gap dimensions. See 41 00... BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .