Remove/install Vario roof crossmember cover - AR77.30-P-3976V

MODEL 171.4

Fig 1: Identifying Vario Roof Crossmember Cover Components

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Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

MODIFICATION NOTES

10.6.05

"Threaded connection for cover" modified

Step 6

	Remove/install
1	Completely move both front seats toward front and fold both backrests down toward front.
2	Remove interior paneling from roll bar		AR68.30-P-1380V
3	Unscrew bolts (2) and lay upper seat belt guide brackets (3) down to side		*BA91.40-P-1002-01A
4	Unscrew coat hanger hook (4) by hand
5	Fold rear wall paneling (5) toward front until bolts (6, 11, 12) are accessible
6	Unscrew screws (6, 11, 12)	Observe installation location for bolts M6 (12) when unscrewing (see also installation note). Observe number, thickness and corresponding installation location of spacers (10). Secure spacers (10) against falling down using sealant, adhesive tape or similar material. Installation: Observe installation location for bolts M6 (12): Since the bolts M6 (12) have a longer thread, ensure that they are screwed in at their original location. Otherwise the Vario roof can be damaged by extending bolt threads M6 (12) next time the Vario roof is moved. Installation: Position spacers (10) at original installation location.
			*BA77.30-P-1012-01B
		Rechargeable battery-powered drill/screwdriver	*WH58.30-Z-1007-20A
7.1	Remove electrical lines (7) from cover (1)	Only if cover (1) is completely removed Installation: Replace damaged retaining clips.
8	Pull cover (1) out of tank cover (8) upward and remove from Vario roof crossmember (9).	Handle cover (1) carefully. Adjacent components can be damaged from sharp sheet metal edges.
9	Install in the reverse order

SOFT TOP

Number	Designation			Model 171.4
BA77.30-P-1012-01B	Bolt, cover to Vario roof crossmember	M6	Nm	6
BA77.30-P-1012-01B	Bolt, cover to Vario roof crossmember	M8	Nm	20

SEAT BELTS/EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTORS

Number	Designation		Model 171
BA91.40-P-1002-01A	Screw/nut to front seat belt guide bracket	Nm	30

COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS

Number	Designation
WH58.30-Z-1007-20A	Cordless drill/driver