Adjust Header Bow - AR77.33-P-1023LWR
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Model 205.4
Model 238.4
Shown on left side of vehicle
| 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 | |
| Check | |||
| 1 | Completely open soft top | ||
| 2 | Check gap dimensions (A and B) as shown and transitions of cover (4) | Gap dimension (A) must be the same all locations. Cover (4) must be aligned parallel with soft top compartment cover (6) (gap dimension (B) the same at both locations). Transitions of cover (4) must be level with adjacent components. Feeler gauge |
Fig 1 |
| 3 | Note the locations at which the gap dimensions (A and B) are uneven or the transitions are not level | In case of uneven gaps or non-level transitions. | |
| Adjust | |||
| 4 | Move soft top to repair position R4 | AR77.30-P-1030LWR | |
| 5 | Cover both rear fenders | ||
| 6 | Loosen jam nut (2), adjust stop with suitable screwdriver (height of header bow (1)) and tighten jam nut (2) again | Adjust header bow (1) so that cover (4) transitions to the adjacent components are level. Observe previously noted locations. |
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| 7 | Loosen bolts (3), adjust header bow (1) and tighten bolts (3) again | Adjust header bow (1) so that cover (4) is aligned parallel with soft top compartment cover (6) (gap dimension (B) is same at both locations). Ensure that gap dimension (A) also changes during adjustment of gap dimension (B). Observe previously noted locations. Model 205.4 Screw/bolt, header bow hinge to soft top compartment lid |
*BA77.33-P-1003-03A |
Model 238.4 Screw/bolt, header bow hinge to soft top compartment lid |
*BA77.33-P-1003-03B | ||
Feeler gauge |
Fig 1 | ||
| 8 | Fully open soft top and check settings | Observe previously noted locations. Feeler gauge |
Fig 1 |
| 9 | Unclip cover (4) from header bow (1) | Readjustment required. | |
| 10 | Loosen bolts (5), adjust header bow (1) and tighten bolts (5) again | Readjustment required. Adjust header bow (1) so that gap dimension (A) is the same at every location. Maintain parallelism of cover (4) to soft top compartment cover (6) (gap dimension (B) same at both locations). Model 205.4 Screw/bolt, header bow to hinge |
*BA77.33-P-1004-03A |
Model 238.4 Screw/bolt, header bow to hinge |
*BA77.33-P-1004-03B | ||
Feeler gauge |
Fig 1 | ||
| 11 | Clip cover (4) into header bow (1) | Readjustment required. | |
| 12 | Fully close soft top and open again, check gap dimensions (A and B) and transitions of cover (4) again | Feeler gauge In the case of complaints. ↓ Repeat adjustment procedures depending on problem. |
Fig 1 |
SOFT TOP COMPARTMENT LID
| Number | Designation | Model 205.4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA77.33-P-1003-03A | Screw/bolt, header bow hinge to soft top compartment lid | Nm | 10 |
SOFT TOP COMPARTMENT LID
| Number | Designation | Model 238.4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA77.33-P-1003-03B | Screw/bolt, header bow hinge to soft top compartment lid | Nm | 10 |
SOFT TOP COMPARTMENT LID
| Number | Designation | Model 205.4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA77.33-P-1004-03A | Screw/bolt, header bow to hinge | Nm | 8 |
SOFT TOP COMPARTMENT LID
| Number | Designation | Model 238.4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA77.33-P-1004-03B | Screw/bolt, header bow to hinge | Nm | 8 |