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Remove/install C-pillar upper section at Vario roof - AR77.50-P-6760V

MODEL 171.4 

Fig 1: Identifying C-Pillar Upper Section Vario Roof Components
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REMOVING Remove    
DANGER Risk of injury  caused by body parts being trapped  or crushed  when working on partially open Vario roof (stop mode) or in its closing area as a result of the Vario roof suddenly collapsing Secure Vario roof with a suitable special tool. -
1 Move Vario roof to intermediate position and secure IMPORTANT Intermediate position of C-pillar upper sections (1) approx. 90°. AR77.50-P-3000-01V 
    SPECIAL TOOL Figure
2 Loosen nut (2) and remove electrical line (3) from line bracket (4)    
3 Mark installation position of retaining clips (5) and bolts (6)    
4 Remove retaining clip (5) from C-pillar upper section (1) IMPORTANT Retaining clip (5) remains on electrical line (3)  
5 Secure spacers (7) against falling down by using sealant or similar IMPORTANT The spacers (7) are located on the screw in points of the bolts (6).  
6 Unscrew bolts (6) and remove C-pillar upper section (1) IMPORTANT Observe installation location of spacers (7)  
INSTALLING Install     
7 Position C-pillar upper section (1) on installation location IMPORTANT Position spacers on original installation location.  
8.1 Tighten bolts (6) Not when replacing C-pillar upper section (1).
NOTES Replace self-locking bolts (6).
Observe installation markings of bolts (6) very precisely. Otherwise the correct installation position of the C-pillar upper section (1) is not ensured.
 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA77.50-P-1003-01A 
8.2 Screw in bolts (6) When replacing C-pillar upper section (1).
NOTES Replace self-locking bolts (6).
IMPORTANT Observe installation marking of bolts (6).
The installation markings can be used for preadjustment of the new C-pillar upper section (1).
Do not tighten bolts (6), only fasten C-pillar upper section (1)Tighten bolts (6) with prescribed tightening torque after adjusting C-pillar upper section (1)
 
9 Clip retaining clip (5) to C-pillar upper section (1) together with electrical line (3). IMPORTANT Observe installation marking for retaining clip (5) and mounting marking on electrical line (3)  
10 Position electrical line (3) in line bracket (4) and tighten nut (2) IMPORTANT Observe mounting marking on electrical line (3)  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA77.50-P-1007-01A 
11 Remove support for securing intermediate position of Vario roof and close Vario roof SPECIAL TOOL Figure
12 Check transition (arrow A) between Vario roof front section (9) and C-pillar upper section (1) with a ruler, if necessary, adjust by removing or inserting spacers (7) on upper screwing point of C-pillar upper section (1) IMPORTANT The C-pillar upper section (1) should be flush with the Vario roof front section (9) or max. 1 mm deeper than the Vario roof front section (9).  
13 Check route of joint (B) between C-pillar upper section (1) and trunk lid (10), if necessary, adjust by removing or inserting spacers (7) on both bottom fastening points for the C-pillar upper section (1). IMPORTANT The joint (B) should not form a wedge The gap should not deviate from the parallel joint gap (B) more than 0.5 mm over the entire length.  
    SPECIAL TOOL Figure
14 Check joint gaps (C, D), if necessary adjust by moving C-pillar upper section (1) IMPORTANT The gap should not deviate from the parallel joint gap (D) more than 1.5 mm over the entire length
The gap should not deviate from the parallel joint gap (C) more than 0.5 mm over the entire length
 
    Gap between C-pillar upper section (1) and Vario roof front section *BE77.30-P-1005-01A 
    Gap between C-pillar upper section (1) and rear window *BE77.30-P-1006-01A 
    SPECIAL TOOL Figure
15.1 Tighten bolts (6) When replacing C-pillar upper section (1).  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA77.50-P-1003-01A 
16 Check adjustment of left and right rear side window, adjust if necessary   AR67.30-P-4200V
TEST VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS FOR VARIO ROOF

Number Designation Model 171.4
BE77.30-P-1005-01A Gap between C-pillar section and Vario roof front section mm 4.5...5.5
BE77.30-P-1006-01A Gap between C-pillar upper section and rear window mm 4.2...7.8
HARDTOP

Number Designation Model 171
BA77.50-P-1003-01A Bolt, C-pillar upper section to kinematics Nm 9
BA77.50-P-1007-01A Nut, inner C-pillar seal to C-pillar upper section Nm 3
Fig 2: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Support (230 589 04 63 00)
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