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Remove/install catch at front of Vario roof - AR77.33-P-3400V

MODEL 171.4 

Fig 1: Identifying Catch Front Of Vario Roof Components (1 Of 2)
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Fig 2: Identifying Catch Front Of Vario Roof Components (2 Of 2)
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MODIFICATION NOTES

7.4.04 Repair method has been revised All steps
REMOVING Remove    
1 Remove paneling at front of Vario roof   AR68.30-P-4350V
2 Remove supports (2) from Vario roof front section (3)    
3 Open stowage compartment (17)    
4 Break cover (18) out of rear wall (19) of stowage compartment (17) with suitable screwdriver.    
5 Turn emergency opening valve (20) approx. 2 turns    
6 Lock front lock (1) on locking bolt (4)    
7 Unclip left control cable (5) and right control cable (6) from outer locking sections (13).    
8 Unscrew bolts (7, 15) and remove front lock (1) from Vario roof front section (3) and allow to hang on electrical and hydraulic lines. NOTES Do not kink off hydraulic lines, otherwise the hydraulic lines can be damaged and the hydraulic cylinder (10) must be replaced.  
9 Unclip Vario roof "locked" limit switch (right rotary tumbler) (S69/3) from right outer lock section (13)    
10 Remove bolts (8, 9) and remove hydraulic cylinder (10) from center lock section (14) NOTES Do not actuate Vario roof actuation switch when hydraulic cylinder (10) is removed, otherwise the hydraulic cylinder (10) can be damaged.  
11 Remove electric and hydraulic lines from front lock (1) and remove front lock (1)    
INSTALLING Install     
12 Clean guide (arrow) on left and right mount (16) with rag and then lubricate Lubricant *BR00.45-Z-1004-06A 
13 Clean left and right locking lug (12) with rag and then lubricate over entire length Lubricant *BR00.45-Z-1004-06A 
14 Position hydraulic cylinder (10) in center lock section (14) and install bolt (8) with associated retaining ring    
15 Position mount on piston rod for hydraulic cylinders (10) in center lock section (14) and install with associated retaining ring    
16 Clip Vario roof "locked" limit switch (right rotary tumbler) (S69/3) to right outer lock section (13)    
17 Install electric and hydraulic lines on front lock (1) IMPORTANT Replace damaged fastener.  
18 Screw in bolts (15) IMPORTANT Position bolts (15) only, do not tighten.  
19 Tighten bolts (7) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA77.33-P-1001-01A 
20 Install left control cable (5) and right control cable (6) on outer locking sections (13).    
21 Unlock front lock (1) with locking bolt (4)    
22 Tighten bolts (15) fully TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA77.33-P-1001-01A 
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. AS77.50-Z-0001-01A
23 Remove support for securing the assembly position of the Vario roof and lay Vario roof front section (3) down on cross member above windshield. IMPORTANT Vario roof front section (3) lowers by itself after removing the support. For this reason, hold Vario roof front section (3) to prevent uncontrolled lowering  
    SPECIAL TOOL Fig 3
24 Move both seats toward front, fold seat backrests toward front IMPORTANT See Operating Instructions  
25 Close emergency opening valve (20) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA77.37-P-1001-01A 
26 Close opening for emergency opening valve (20) in rear wall (19) with blind plug and close stowage compartment (17) IMPORTANT The blind plug is available as replacement part.  
27 Lock front lock (1) with Vario roof actuation switch IMPORTANT The position of the front lock (1) is adjusted by locking  
28 Check gap and transition between Vario roof front section (3) and cross member above windshield, adjust if necessary IMPORTANT Refer to: ↓  
    Adjust gap between Vario roof and cross member above windshield AR77.50-P-3035V 
29 Unlock front lock (1) with Vario roof actuation switch    
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. -
30 Move Vario roof to intermediate position and secure   AR77.50-P-3000-01V 
    SPECIAL TOOL Fig 3
31 Install paneling at front of Vario roof   AR68.30-P-4350V
SOFT TOP - MECHANICAL SYSTEM

Number Designation Model 171
BA77.33-P-1001-01A Bolt, lock to Vario roof Nm 9
SOFT TOP - HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

Number Designation Model 171
BA77.37-P-1001-01A Emergency actuation valve (N) to hydraulic unit   Nm 2.5
Fig., see -
Fig 3: Identifying Support (230 589 04 63 00)
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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1004-06A Lubricant A 001 989 46 51