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Remove/install Vario roof hydraulic unit - AR77.30-P-4000V

MODEL 171.4 

Fig 1: Identifying Vario Roof Hydraulic Unit Components (1 Of 3)
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Fig 2: Identifying Vario Roof Hydraulic Unit Components (2 Of 3)
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Fig 3: Identifying Vario Roof Hydraulic Unit Components (3 Of 3)
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install    
DANGER Risk of injury  to fingers being jammed or pinched  when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid and sliding roof. When moving components, ensure that no body parts or limbs are within the operating range of moving parts. -
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. -
NOTES Notes on Vario roof assembly work   AH77.30-P-0002-01R 
1 Remove upper paneling from left and right center pillar (2) IMPORTANT Do not unscrew bolts from belt end fittings and do not disconnect electrical connectors. Lay paneling down toward front with seat belts connected.
IMPORTANTInstallation:  Before installing upper paneling on center pillars (2) check contour of Vario roof (1) and adjust if necessary.
Refer to: ↓
AR68.30-P-1077V
    Adjust contour of Vario roof (1) AR77.50-P-3040V 
2 Completely remove left and right inner apex seals (3) from center pillars (2) with mounting wedge SPECIAL TOOL Fig 4
3 Remove crossmember cover from Vario roof (1) IMPORTANT Do not remove seat belt guide brackets. Lay cover down toward front with seat belts connected. AR77.30-P-3976V 
4 Close Vario roof (1) IMPORTANT Stop Vario roof (1) closing operation before front lock starts locking. The front lock should not be locked when removing the Vario roof (1).  
5 Remove tie strap (arrow B) IMPORTANTInstallation:  Replace tie strap (arrow B).  
6 Disconnect electrical connectors (4) from soft top actuation control module (N52)    
7 Disconnect electrical connector (5)    
8 Press Vario roof (1) down on transitions (arrows A) between Vario roof front section (23) and C-pillar upper sections (6). IMPORTANT Press down the locks on the C-pillar upper section (6) to move them to the required position for removal of the Vario roof (1)  
9 Completely remove trunk lid seal IMPORTANTInstallation:  Replace trunk lid seal -
10 Remove left and right side paneling in trunk   AR68.30-P-4800V
11 Remove upper trunk center paneling   AR68.30-P-4810VA
12 Remove left and right trunk lid partition bracket   AR68.50-P-3100V
13 Remove left and right foam rubber (7) in trunk    
14 Expose electrical line (8) for Vario roof "up/down" limit switch to electrical connector (9) and disconnect electrical connector (9) IMPORTANTInstallation:  Replace tie strap for mounting electrical line (8).  
15 Expose rear window wiring harness (10) to rear SAM control module with fuse and relay module (N10/2) in trunk and disconnect electrical connector (11). IMPORTANTInstallation:  Replace tie strap for mounting rear window wiring harness (10).  
16 Remove ground line (14) from ground (right wheelhouse in luggage compartment) (W7)    
17 Expose electrical line (25) in trunk and ground line (14) IMPORTANTInstallation:  Replace tie strap for mounting electrical line (25) and ground line (14).  
18 Disconnect electrical connector (15).    
19 Disconnect electrical connector (16) from tubular frame open limit switch (S119)    
20 Expose hydraulic lines (12) in trunk to both tubular frame actuation hydraulic cylinders (13). IMPORTANTInstallation:  Replace tie strap for mounting hydraulic lines (12).  
21 Unclip tubular frame actuation hydraulic cylinders (13) on upper and lower mount and guide toward front into passenger compartment through trunk and lay down on rear shelf. NOTES Lay suitable rag below tubular frame actuation hydraulic cylinder (13)Otherwise the stowage compartment can be scratched or soiled  
22 Unscrew bolts (19) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA47.10-P-1009-01B 
23 Mark installation position of both main bearings (17) NOTES The marking should be as precise as possible Otherwise, correct installation of the Vario roof (1) is not ensured AR77.50-P-3000-05V 
24 Mark number, thickness and installation location of spacers (18) on left and right center pillar (2)    
25 Unscrew bolts (20, 21) from left and right main bearing (17) NOTESInstallation:  Observe installation markings and spacers (18). Otherwise, the mechanical system of the Vario roof (1) can be distorted or damaged.
IMPORTANTInstallation:  Aid of helper required to move the Vario roof (1) to marked installation position when tightening bolts.
 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA77.33-P-1007-01A 
26 Install roof hoist (22) on Vario roof (1) IMPORTANT Observe installation position shown for roof hoist (22) on Vario roof (1)  
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS *WH58.30-Z-1009-07A 
27 Lift Vario roof (1) and remove from vehicle NOTES Carefully raise and remove Vario roof (1) from vehicle with aid of two helpers, otherwise electrical or hydraulic lines or the Vario roof (1) or the vehicle can be damaged.
NOTESInstallation:  Carefully position Vario roof (1) on vehicle with aid two helpers, otherwise electrical or hydraulic lines or the Vario roof (1) or the vehicle can be damaged.
 
28 Install in the reverse order    
FUEL TANK

Number Designation Model 171
BA47.10-P-1009-01B Bolt, top tank cover to Vario roof crossmember Nm 10
SOFT TOP - MECHANICAL SYSTEM

Number Designation Model 171
BA77.33-P-1007-01A Bolts, main bearing to B-pillar Nm 20
Fig 4: Identifying Mounting Wedge (110 589 03 59 00)
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COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS

Number Designation
WH58.30-Z-1009-07A Roof hoist,
Firma Weitner GmbH D-85072 Eichstatt