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Remove/install rear section of Vario roof - AR77.50-P-3200G

MODEL 170 

Fig 1: Identifying Vario Roof Rear Section Remove/Install Components (1 Of 2)
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Fig 2: Identifying Vario Roof Rear Section Remove/Install Components (2 Of 2)
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REMOVING Remove     
1 Remove C-pillar paneling from Vario roof   AR68.30-P-4500G
2 Move to assembly position with roof switch IMPORTANT Leave ignition switched on. DAS The Vario roof remains in this position for 7 minutes after the roof switch is released (Stop function). When the roof switch is actuated again, this position can be adjusted for 7 minutes.  
3 Remove paneling (2) from rear of Vario roof at bottom    
4 Disconnect connector (3) for heated rear window    
5 Unclip ground cable (4) from rear Vario roof at bottom    
6 Remove electrical lines and hydraulic lines from rear of Vario roof together with retaining clamps. IMPORTANT Do not separate lines from brackets  
7 Mark position of bracket (5) when reusing same roof.    
8 Unscrew bolts (6) from bracket (5)    
9 Close Vario roof, do not lock front lock    
10 Secure rear Vario roof against slipping in relation to front Vario roof with strips of adhesive tape    
11 Unscrew bolts (6) from upper bracket (5) and remove rear Vario roof IMPORTANT Do not mix up any spacers (10) present  
INSTALLING Install     
IMPORTANT When replacing rear Vario roof, install rear window before installation.   AR67.20-P-3000G
12 Install rear Vario roof,
Position bolts (5), slide in spacers (7), align rear Vario roof in relation to front Vario roof and tighten bolts (5).
NOTES Do not pinch ground cable (4), electrical lines and hydraulic lines *BA77.33-P-1008-01A 
13 Clip ground cable (4) on bottom rear of Vario roof and install connector (3) on heated rear window    
14 Install paneling (2) on bottom rear of Vario roof    
15 Install electrical lines and hydraulic lines on rear Vario roof    
16 Carefully close Vario roof with roof switch and lock completely    
17 Check gap between front Vario roof and rear Vario roof with feeler gage, correct front Vario roof is necessary SPECIAL TOOL
IMPORTANT Unlock front lock to correct.
AR60.00-P-0700-01G
    Dimensions *BE60.00-P-1006-01A 
18 Install seal on rear of Vario roof   AR77.50-P-4100G 
19 Check Vario roof contour SPECIAL TOOL
IMPORTANT Correct height offset between front of Vario roof and rear of Vario roof with spacers (10) below bracket (8)
AR77.50-P-3040G 
20 Install C-pillar paneling on Vario roof   AR68.30-P-4500G
21 Perform rain test    
Test and adjustment values, gap dimensions at hoods, doors and covers

Number Designation Model 170
BE60.00-P-1006-01A Gap dimension Roof to windshield frame Dimension "S" mm 9.0 (+0/-2)
Roof to rear window frame Dimension "T" mm 7.0 (+0/-2)
Fig. see AR60.00-P-0700-01G
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Soft top - Mechanics

Number Designation Model 170
BA77.33-P-1008-01A Bolts, bracket to roof halves Nm 22
Fig 3: Identifying Feeler Gage (129 589 03 21 00)
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Fig 4: Identifying Template For Vario Roof (170 589 04 23 00)
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