Adjust Bowden Cables For Lock On Front Of Vario Roof - AR77.33-P-3485W

Model 172.4, 231 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on the right C-pillar lock on model 172.4 

	Remove/install
	Risk of death  when working on component parts and systems with U >= 30 V alternating voltage (AC) or U >= 60 V direct voltage (DC)	Do not touch damaged or defective live component parts and lines or non-insulated electrical connections and lines.	AS00.00-Z-0035-01A
	Risk of injury.  Moving parts can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases even sever extremities.	No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area of mechanical components when moving components.	AS00.00-Z-0009-01A
	Notes on MAGIC SKY CONTROL		AH77.00-P-0001-01A
	Check
1	Check attachment (arrow A); adjust if necessary	Check if the window is open or if the door is open.
2	Check adjustment of the Bowden cable (1); adjust if necessary	The front plugs (5) must be completely locked.
3	Remove Vario roof front section paneling (2)
4	Loosen screw (9) and press cam (4) upward slightly against the end stop and tighten screw (9)	Do not press cam (4) upward too hard. Otherwise, the Vario roof front section paneling (3) in this area will be pushed up and the adjustment will be distorted as a result.
		Bolt, lock to eccentric bolt	*BA77.33-P-1013-01A
5	Remove clip-type fastener (6) from the front thrust bearing (7), change position of the Bowden cable (1) at the front thrust bearing (7) accordingly, and attach clip-type fastener (6) to the front thrust bearing (7)	If the Bowden cable (1) is set too loose, the position of the Bowden cable (1) in the front thrust bearing (7) must be adjusted in the direction of the arrow (arrow B). The adjustment in the direction of the arrow (arrow C) occurs if the adjustment of the Bowden cable (1) is too tight.
6	Release front plugs (5) with the Vario roof actuation switch and lock
7	Check adjustment of the Bowden cable (1); repeat if necessary	The front plugs (5) must be completely locked.
8	Install Vario roof front section trim (2)

SOFT TOP MECHANICAL COMPONENTS

Number	Designation		Model 172	Model 231
BA77.33-P-1013-01A	Bolt, lock to eccentric bolt	Nm	9	9