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Remove/install Vario roof - AR77.50-P-3000W

MODEL 172.4 

Fig 1: Identifying Vario Roof Remove/Install Components (1 Of 4)
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Fig 2: Identifying Vario Roof Remove/Install Components (2 Of 4)
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Fig 3: Identifying Vario Roof Remove/Install Components (3 Of 4)
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Fig 4: Identifying Vario Roof Remove/Install Components (4 Of 4)
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REMOVING Removing     
DANGER Risk of injury  caused by fingers being pinched or crushed  when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lids, liftgates or sliding roof Keep body parts and limbs well clear of moving parts. AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
DANGER Risk of injury  caused by body parts being trapped  or crushed  when working on a partially open Vario roof (in 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
DANGER Risk of death  caused by touching parts conducting high voltages Do not come into contact with parts that are under high voltage. Persons who are carriers of electronic implants (e.g. cardiac pacemakers), must not  carry out any work on high-voltage on-board electrical systems. AS77.00-Z-0001-01A
NOTES Notes on MAGIC SKY CONTROL With code (412) Vario roof glass version AH77.00-P-0001-01A
NOTES Notes on Vario roof assembly work   AH77.30-P-0002-01R
1 Switch on ignition and actuate Vario roof control switch until the trunk lid is located at the limit stop. Then switch off ignition    
2 Remove tank cover above   AR64.20-P-1080W
3 Disconnect ground line of battery   AR54.10-P-0003W
4 Disconnect electrical connector (4)    
5 Remove left and right trunk lid actuation hydraulic cylinder (2) from body and tubular frame (3) and lay down to side with hydraulic lines connected.   AR77.37-P-3550W 
6 Disconnect electrical connectors (5) and expose associated lines up to Vario roof left main bearing (7)    
7 Disconnect rear shelf electrical connector (X23/9) and rear shelf limit electrical connector (X23/20) and expose associated lines up to Vario roof left main bearing (7)    
8 Disconnect heated rear window electrical connector (+) (X19/4) and expose associated line up to right Vario roof main bearing (7)    
9 Expose hydraulic lines of left and right trunk lid actuation hydraulic cylinder (2) up to left and right Vario roof main bearing (7)    
10 Unscrew bolts (8) on left and right Vario roof main bearing (7)    
11 Install rubber bumper (9) in left and right mount (10) IMPORTANT Rubber bumpers (9) were removed when side trunk paneling was removed.  
12 Open emergency operation valve (11) NOTES Open emergency operation valve (11) max. 2 turns. Otherwise the Vario roof control hydraulic unit (A7/5) can be damaged.
IMPORTANT A slot is present in the rear wall lining behind pocket (6), through which the emergency actuation valve (11) is accessible.
 
13 Lay Vario roof (1) down into trunk by hand with aid of helper. NOTES Move Vario roof (1) only at C-pillar top sections. Otherwise the Vario roof (1) can be damaged.  
14 Expose Vario roof control hydraulic unit (A7/5) in vehicle interior IMPORTANT Do not disconnect electrical or hydraulic lines on Vario roof control hydraulic unit (A7/5). AR77.37-P-3500W 
15 Disconnect MAGIC SKY CONTROL electrical connector (X133/3) With code (412) Vario roof glass version  
16 Disconnect electrical connectors (20) from Vario roof control unit (N52)    
17 Disconnect heated rear window electrical connector (-) (X19/5), Vario roof stowed electrical connector (X23/23) and Vario roof locked electrical connector (X23/26) and remove associated electrical wiring harness from Vario roof cross member (12)    
18 Remove both belt guide brackets (13) from Vario roof crossmember (12)    
19 Remove left and right outer sealing rail (14) SPECIAL TOOL Assembly wedge Figure
20 Remove left and right inner sealing rail (15) SPECIAL TOOL Assembly wedge Figure
21 Loosen both ends on trunk lid seal (16) in area of left and right center pillar (17)   AR88.50-P-5010W
22 Install eyelets (19) on both Vario roof main bearing (7) SPECIAL TOOL Eye Fig 7
23 Unscrew bolts (18) on left and right center pillar (17)    
24 Fasten left and right trunk lid actuation hydraulic cylinder (2) to Vario roof crossmember (12) IMPORTANT This prevents damage to the trunk lid actuation hydraulic cylinder (2) when lifting out the Vario roof (1).  
25 Lift Vario roof (1) out of vehicle with engine hoist and aid of helper NOTES Carefully lift out Vario roof (1). Otherwise the Vario roof (1) or adjacent components can be damaged.
Motor-Dirigent engine hoist
 
 
26 Remove compensating elements (21)    
INSTALLING Installation     
27 Detach overhead control panel control unit and let hang with connected electrical lines IMPORTANT To cut out the Vario roof (1) the overhead control panel control unit must be removed. AR82.20-P-1000W
28 Remove seal from crossmember above windshield IMPORTANT To align the Vario roof (1) the seal must be removed AR77.50-P-4050W 
29 Install new expansion elements (21) NOTES Compensation elements (21) must be completely screwed in. Otherwise the compensation elements (21) can be damaged when positioning the Vario roof (1).
IMPORTANT Always replace compensation elements (21). The spring force of the compensation elements (21) decreases.
 
30 Fasten suitable hoisting element to eyelets (19) and position Vario roof (1) with engine hoist and aid of helper between both Vario roof main bearings (7) Motor-Dirigent engine hoist
 
 
31 Remove eyelets (19) IMPORTANT Helper in vehicle required to secure Vario roof (1).  
32 Align Vario roof (1) IMPORTANT Aid of helper required. AR77.50-P-3000-04W
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA77.33-P-1007-01A 
SPECIAL TOOL Positioning device Fig 6
33 Install seal on crossmember above windshield   AR77.50-P-4050W 
34 Install overhead control panel control unit.   AR82.20-P-1000W
35 Fasten both ends on trunk lid seal (16) in area of left and right center pillar (17) IMPORTANT If necessary replace present butyl cord seals. AR88.50-P-5010W
36 Install left and right inner sealing rail (15)    
37 Install left and right outer sealing rail (14)    
38 Install left and right belt guide bracket (13) on Vario roof crossmember (12) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA91.40-P-1002-01A 
39 Connect heated rear window electrical connector (-) (X19/5), Vario roof stowed electrical connector (X23/23) and Vario roof locked electrical connector (X23/26) and install associated electrical wiring harness on Vario roof cross member (12)    
40 Connect electrical connectors (20) to Vario roof control unit (N52)    
41 Connect MAGIC SKY CONTROL electrical connector (X133/3) On vehicles with code (412) Vario roof in glass version  
42 Reinstall all components removed to expose the Vario roof control hydraulic unit (A7/5).   AR77.37-P-3500W 
43 Manually set up Vario roof (1) stowed in the trunk with the aid of a helper and lay down toward front on windshield crossmember (22). Insert front locks (23) into mounts (24) NOTES Move Vario roof only at C-pillar top sections. Otherwise the Vario roof (1) can be damaged.
IMPORTANT Before closing the Vario roof (1) ensure that the front locks (23) are unlocked.
 
44 Close emergency operation valve (11). TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA77.37-P-1001-01A 
45 Tighten bolts (8) on left and right Vario roof main bearing (7) IMPORTANT Ensure that the padding on the compensation elements (21) makes contact with the Vario roof main bearing (7) and body.  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA77.33-P-1007-01A 
46 Fasten line of heated rear window electrical connector (+) (X19/4) in trunk and connect heated rear window electrical connector (+) (X19/4) IMPORTANT Replace damaged fastener.  
47 Fasten line of rear shelf electrical connector (X23/9) and rear shelf limit switch electrical connector (X23/20) in trunk and connect rear shelf electrical connector (X23/9) and rear shelf limit switch electrical connector (X23/20) IMPORTANT Replace damaged fastener.  
48 Fasten lines of electrical connectors (5) in trunk and connect electrical connectors (5) IMPORTANT Replace damaged fastener.  
49 Connect electrical connector (4)    
50 Install left and right trunk lid actuation hydraulic cylinder (2) to body and tubular frame (3) IMPORTANT When replacing Vario roof (1), adjust trunk lid actuation hydraulic cylinder (2). AR77.37-P-3550W 
51 Fasten hydraulic lines of left and right trunk lid actuation hydraulic cylinder (2) in trunk IMPORTANT Replace damaged fastener.  
52 Install upper tank cover   AR64.20-P-1080W
53 Install rubber bumper (9) in left and right mount (10)    
54 Connect ground line to on-board electrical system battery   AR54.10-P-0003W
SOFT TOP MECHANICAL COMPONENTS

Number Designation Model 172
BA77.33-P-1007-01A Bolts, main bearing to B-pillar Nm 21
SOFT TOP HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS

Number Designation Model 172
BA77.37-P-1001-01A Emergency operation valve at hydraulic unit   Nm 2.5
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SEAT BELTS/EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTORS

Number Designation Model 172
BA91.40-P-1002-01A Bolt/nut on front seat belt guide bracket Nm 35
Fig 5: Identifying Mounting Wedge (110 589 03 59 00)
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Fig 6: Identifying Positioning Device (172 589 02 23 00)
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Fig 7: Identifying Eye (000 589 10 63 00)
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