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Remove/install Vario roof actuation hydraulic cylinder - AR77.37-P-3490W

MODEL 172.4 

Shown on right side of vehicle 

Shown right Vario roof actuation hydraulic cylinder (1) 

Fig 1: Identifying Vario Roof Actuation Hydraulic Cylinder Remove/Install Components (1 Of 2)
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Fig 2: Identifying Vario Roof Actuation Hydraulic Cylinder Remove/Install Components (2 Of 2)
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REMOVING Removing     
DANGER Risk of injury  to skin or eyes caused by hydraulic fluid spraying out under high pressure. Risk of poisoning  caused by swallowing hydraulic fluid Depressurize hydraulic system completely before starting any work on system. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses. AS00.00-Z-0013-01A
NOTES Notes on Vario roof assembly work   AH77.30-P-0002-01R
1 Remove crossmember cover (2)   AR77.37-P-3500W 
2 Mark installation position of left or right hydraulic line set (3) on Vario roof crossmember (4) and mounting parts in trunk IMPORTANT Trunk partition (5) remains closed.  
3 Expose left or right hydraulic line set (3) on Vario roof crossmember (4)    
4 Fold up insulating mat above Vario roof control unit hydraulic unit (A7/5) and secure against folding down.    
5 Disconnect hydraulic lines (6) on left and right Vario roof actuation hydraulic cylinder (1) from Vario roof control hydraulic control unit (A7/5) Close hydraulic lines (6) and connections on Vario roof control hydraulic control unit (A7/5) NOTES Lay dry cloth below Vario roof control hydraulic unit (A7/5) and hydraulic lines (6). Otherwise the vehicle interior can be soiled by hydraulic oil running out. Hydraulic oil running out causes unpleasant odor which is hard to eliminate.
IMPORTANT Observe marking of hydraulic lines (6).
Left Vario roof actuation hydraulic cylinder (1):
Line no. 31 and line no. 33
Right Vario roof actuation hydraulic cylinder (1):
Line no. 20 and line no. 22
AR77.37-P-1000-04V
SPECIAL TOOL Set of stop plugs Fig 5
6 Expose hydraulic lines (6) on left and right Vario roof actuation hydraulic cylinder (1) in trunk    
7 Unscrew bolt (7) on left or right side of vehicle SPECIAL TOOL Screwdriver bit Fig 4
8 Remove clips (8) and bolts (9)    
9 Remove Vario roof actuation hydraulic cylinder (1) together with hydraulic lines (6) toward rear from Vario roof main bearing until retaining clips (11) and cable (10) are accessible. NOTES Ensure that the hydraulic lines (6) have sufficient play when removing Vario roof actuation hydraulic cylinder (1). If necessary, carefully pull hydraulic lines (6) into trunk. The hydraulic lines (6) are very sensitive and can kink easily. Replace hydraulic lines (6) if kinked even slightly. Otherwise the hydraulic lines (6) can burst as soon as the Vario roof is moved.  
10 Mark installation position of cable tie (10) on rear hydraulic lines (6) and Vario roof actuation hydraulic cylinder (1)    
11 Open cable ties (10)    
12 Move retaining clips (11) on Vario roof actuation hydraulic cylinder (1) with suitable pliers and pull hydraulic lines (6) out of Vario roof actuation hydraulic cylinder (1). NOTES When moving the retaining clips (11), do not support the tool against the hydraulic lines (6). Otherwise the hydraulic lines (6) can be damaged and must be replaced.
NOTES Lay dray cloth below Vario roof actuation hydraulic cylinder (1) and hydraulic lines (6) and immediately close hydraulic lines (6). Otherwise the trunk can be soiled by hydraulic oil running out.
 
SPECIAL TOOL Set of stop plugs Fig 5
INSTALLING Install     
13 Connect hydraulic lines (6) to Vario roof actuation hydraulic cylinder (1) and secure with retaining clips (11) NOTES When moving the retaining clips (11), do not support the tool against the hydraulic lines (6). Otherwise the hydraulic lines (6) can be damaged.
NOTES Carefully handle hydraulic lines (6). Otherwise the hydraulic lines (6) can kink and must be replaced.
IMPORTANT Observe marking of hydraulic lines (6). Connect line no. 31 at piston side and line no. 33 at rod side of left Vario roof actuation hydraulic cylinder (1).
Connect line no. 20 at piston side and line no. 22 at rod side of right Vario roof actuation hydraulic cylinder (1).
 
14 Fasten rear hydraulic line (6) with cable tie (10) to Vario roof actuation hydraulic cylinder (1) IMPORTANT Observe installation marking.  
15 Position Vario roof actuation hydraulic cylinder (1) Vario roof main bearing and Vario roof crossmember (4) NOTES Carefully pull hydraulic lines (6) toward front into vehicle interior. Otherwise hydraulic lines (6) may be kinked  
16 Tighten screw (7) SPECIAL TOOL Screwdriver bit Fig 4
17 Pull piston rod out of Vario roof actuation hydraulic cylinder (1) until the piston rod can be installed on the driver (13) with bolts (9) SPECIAL TOOL Removal and installation tool Fig 3
18 Position piston rod of Vario roof actuation hydraulic cylinder (1) on driver (13) and install bolt (9) with clip (8)    
19 Fasten hydraulic wiring set (3) on Vario roof cross member (4) in trunk IMPORTANT Pay attention to installation markings.  
20 Connect hydraulic lines (6) ton Vario roof control hydraulic unit (A7/5) IMPORTANT Observe marking of hydraulic lines (6).
Left Vario roof actuation hydraulic cylinder (1):
Line no. 31 and line no. 33
Right Vario roof actuation hydraulic cylinder (1):
Line no. 20 and line no. 22
AR77.37-P-1000-04V
  *BA77.37-P-1001-01A 
  *BA77.37-P-1002-01A 
21 Switch on ignition and actuate Vario roof actuation switch in the closing direction until the pump in the Vario roof control hydraulic unit (A7/5) switches off    
22 Check oil level in Vario roof control hydraulic unit (A7/5), correct if necessary   AR77.37-P-3501W 
23 Install crossmember cover (2)   AR77.37-P-3500W 
SOFT TOP HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS

Number Designation Model 172
BA77.37-P-1001-01A Emergency operation valve at hydraulic unit   Nm 2.5
See picture   -
BA77.37-P-1002-01A Bolt, connection plate to hydraulic unit   Nm 4
Fig 3: Identifying Removal And Installation Tool (116 589 01 62 00)
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Fig 4: Identifying Screwdriver Bit (126 589 00 10 00)
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Fig 5: Identifying Set Of Stop Plugs (129 589 00 91 00)
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