Installing complete convertible top

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• Lift convertible top (1) with the lifting equipment (2) and the workshop crane (3) into the vehicle.
• Position the convertible top (1) in the vehicle with a support person.
• Prepare the components for the correct threaded connection of the convertible top.
  1. Lock nut
  2. Washer
  3. Barrel screw
  4. Adjustment nut
  5. Convertible top main bearing

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  NOTE: Perform the steps on the left and right side.
• Check if barrel screws (1) are adjusted to the previously noted dimension (x);  if necessary, adjust dimension (x)  .
• When replacing the barrel screw: Adjust the barrel screw (1) with the special tool 0 496 042 (54 0 180)  .

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  NOTE: Perform the steps on the left and right side.
• Adjust the distance between the mounting plate and the convertible top main bearing to the previously noted dimension.

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  NOTE: Perform the steps on the left and right side.
• Replace nuts (1).

  Parts:  Nuts

• Position the washers and turn nuts (1) until hand-tight.

  It must still be possible to move the convertible top a little.

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  NOTE: Perform the steps on the left and right side.
• Release adhesive tape (2) from the hydraulic cylinder for convertible top compartment lid (1) and hydraulic lines (3).

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• Place the hydraulic unit (1) down carefully on a base surface (2) on the trunk lid.
• Manually close the convertible top.

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  NOTE: Perform the steps on the left and right side.
• Position and clip in the hydraulic cylinder for convertible top compartment lid (2).
• Ensure that retaining clip (1) snaps in correctly.

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• Clip in all hydraulic lines (1).

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  Installing the hydraulic cylinder for the trunk lid 

  Precondition 

  Trunk lid is open.

• Feed in the hydraulic lines (1) and position.
• Feed in the cable grommet (3) and position.
• Secure the hydraulic lines (1) to the cable bracket (2).

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• Place the cable grommet (1) in the position shown.

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• Check that the retaining clips (1) on the hydraulic cylinder (2) are fitted correctly.
• Clip the hydraulic cylinder (2) into place on the corresponding ball-hubs.

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• Connect the hydraulic lines (2) and lock.
• Connect plug (1).

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  Connecting the hydraulic line 

• Protect the working area from escaping hydraulic fluid.
• Connect the hydraulic lines (1).
• Make sure the retaining clip (2) engages correctly.

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• Place the hydraulic unit in the luggage compartment.
• Clip the hydraulic lines (1) on to the brackets (2).

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• Release cable tie (1).
• Remove the hydraulic unit from the sound insulation (2).

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  Check 

• Protect the working area from escaping hydraulic fluid.
• Place the hydraulic unit (1) horizontally in the trunk,
• Open and close convertible top at least 2 times.
• With the convertible top closed, check if the oil level Is within the mark (2).

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  Result 

  » Oil level is outside the mark (2).

  Measure

  • Release the screw (3) and correct the oil level,
• Insert the hydraulic unit into sound insulation (2).
• Secure cable tie (1).

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• Feed in hydraulic unit (2) and position it.
• Feed in foam backing (1) and position it.

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• Insert existing connectors on the control unit (1) and lock them.
• Feed in control unit (1) and position it.
• Connect connectors (2) and lock.

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• Feed in foam backing (2) and position it.
• Insert control unit (1) in foam cushion (2).

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• Insert control unit (1) in foam cushion (2).

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to ADJUSTING SOFT TOP .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP COMPARTMENT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP COMPARTMENT LID .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL ON THE RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE TOP LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING TRUNK COMPARTMENT LIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING LOADING EDGE TRIM .
• Refer to INSTALLING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE SUPPORTS FOR THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT WINDOW CAVITY COVER STRIPS .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT REAR SIDE TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT SEATBELT FINISHER STRIP .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR SEAT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE INNER DOOR SILL COVER STRIP ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to ADJUSTING DOOR WINDOW GLASS .
• Refer to ADJUSTING THE REAR SIDE WINDOW .