Replace rear roof shell (4' Series Convertible)

Necessary preliminary work:

Connect battery CHARGER
Remove ROOFLINER FOR ROOF SHELL AT REAR
Measure and note down gap dimensions of rear roof shell

Installation note:

Microencapsulated screws (Loctite) must be replaced and may not be reused
Screw connection must be completed within 20 minutes (start of curing)
Microencapsulated screws must not be retightened
Thread of nut must be cleaned beforehand in event of repeated use

Move soft top into service position.

Move soft top so that angle of the hinges is not ≤90°.

CAUTION: Risk of damage! Pressure in hydraulic system drops and soft top loses its position.

Support rear roof shell to soft top cover with suitable auxiliary materials.

Auxiliary materials must lie over wide area and if possible over entire length.

Rear roof shell is supported by auxiliary materials on soft top cover.

Roof shells block each other.

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Unscrew left and right nuts (1).

Tightening torque 54 37 17AZ .

Remove ground strap.

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Roof shell, left side:

Unlock plug connections (1) on aerial amplifier and disconnect.

Unclip wiring harness.

Unlock plug connection (2) on wave trap and disconnect.

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Roof shell, right side:

Unlock plug connection (1) on wave trap and disconnect.

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Unclip wiring harness (1) from roof shell.

Installation note:

If necessary, replace faulty clips.

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NOTE: A second person is required to help in removing the roof shell.

CAUTION: Lock barrel screws with a flat open-end spanner.

Mark screws (1) on left and right.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 54 37 06AZ .

Remove roof shell.

Do not adjust barrel screws on roof shell.

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NOTE: The work scope for removing and installing the roof shell ends here.

Replacement only:

Drill out rivets (2).

Remove clamps (1).

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Remove clamps (1) from roof shell.

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Right side:

Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release nut (2) and remove wave trap.

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Left side:

Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release nut (2) and remove aerial amplifier.

Unlock plug connection (3) and disconnect.

Release nut (4) and remove wave trap.

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Measure heights of all barrel screws (1) to roof shell with a depth gauge and note down.

Carry over adjustment to new roof shell.

Installation note:

Insert barrel screws with Loctite.

Remove GASKET (2).

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Check BODY GAP DIMENSION for soft top.