Checking the hydraulic fluid level of the hydraulic unit of the convertible top drive

Precondition 

The convertible top was completely opened and closed 2 times.

The convertible top is closed.

Remove luggage compartment floor covering 

• Remove the luggage compartment floor covering (1).

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Removing the loading edge trim 

• Loosen the expanding rivet (1).
• Unclip the loading edge trim from the clamps upwards.
• Feed out the loading edge trim at the tailgate seal and remove.

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Remove trunk compartment light 

• Unclip luggage compartment lamp (1) with special tool 0 490 539 (00 9 322)  .

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• Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

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Removing the upper luggage compartment trim panels 

• Loosen the expanding rivet (1).
• Remove the luggage compartment trim panel (2) by pushing it downwards.

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• Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
• Remove luggage compartment trim panel (2).

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Remove right luggage compartment wheel arch trim panel. 

• Unclip the emergency unlocking (1) of the convertible top compartment lid from the luggage compartment wheel arch trim panel (4).
• Detach the cable (2).
• Release the expanding rivet (3).
• Feed out the luggage compartment wheel arch trim panel (4) towards the inner side.
• If necessary, unlock and disconnect the existing plug connection and remove the luggage compartment wheel arch trim panel (4).

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• Guide out hydraulic unit (1) and place it in the cargo area.

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• Remove retaining strap (1).
• Remove the control unit (2).

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Check 

• Store the hydraulic unit (1) level.
• Open and close convertible top at least 2 times.
• With the convertible top closed, check if the oil level is within the mark on fluid tank (2).

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  Result 

  » Oil level outside of the mark (2).

  Measure

  • Open lid (3) and correct the oil level.
• Position coating (2) made of foam material.
• Attach adhesive tapes (1).

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• Position control unit (2).
• Attach retaining strap (1).

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• Guide in and position hydraulic unit (1).

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Install luggage compartment wheel arch trim panel on right 

• Install the center armrest and connect any lock any connectors present.
• Correctly position the luggage compartment wheel arch trim panel.
• Mount the expanding rivets (3).
• Attach the cable.
• Clip- the luggage compartment in the luggage compartment wheel arch trim panel.

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Installing the top luggage compartment trim panel 

• Install the decorative strip.
• Connect connectors (1) and lock.

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• Installing the top luggage compartment trim panel.
• Mount the expanding rivets (1).

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Install trunk compartment light 

• Connect connectors (1) and lock.

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• Clip in the trunk compartment light (1).

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Installing loading edge trim 

• Check clamp (1) for damage.

  Defective or missing clamps (1) need to be replaced.

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• Feed the loading edge trim (2) into the tailgate seal.
• Fit the trim of the loading edge (2) at the detents (3) and clip it in to the bottom.
• Secure expanding rivet (1).

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Install luggage compartment floor covering 

• Insert the luggage compartment floor panel (1).

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