Remove/Install End Stops For Soft Top Supports - AR77.30-P-0002LWR

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Model 205.4

Model 238.4

MODIFICATION NOTES

26.01.2017

"Special tool for adapter set" added

AR77.30-P-0002-01LWR

Shown on Model 205.4 except code 288 (Draft Stop For Convertible)

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Shown on left side of vehicle

Fig 1: End Stops For Soft Top Components Location - Model 205.4 (Shown On Left Side Of Vehicle)

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	Remove
1	Remove soft top		AR77.30-P-1002LWR
2	Unscrew bolts (4) and remove left and right end stop (5)
	Preparing work for alignment
3	Remove overhead control panel		AR82.20-P-1000LWR
4.1	Remove wind deflector	Model 205.4, 238.4 With Code 288 (Draft Stop For Convertible)	AR77.20-P-2500LWR
4.2	Remove trim roof frame (2)	Model 205.4, 238.4 except code 288 (Draft Stop For Convertible)	AR88.85-P-0001LWR
5	Remove cover (1)	Model 205.4, 238.4 except code 288 (Draft Stop For Convertible)
6	Loosen seal (3) on upper and side window frame
7	Fold front seats toward front
	Align
8	Insert end stops (5) for soft top support and align		AR77.30-P-0002-01LWR
		Model 205.4 Bolt, mounting plate to body	*BA77.33-P-1002-02B
		Model 238.4 Bolt, mounting plate to body	*BA77.33-P-1002-02C
		Adapter kit	Fig 3
		Device	Fig 2
	Install
9	Install seal (3) on windshield frame	Additionally seal area at upper A-pillars with butyl rope. Butyl cord Terostat 81 Ø 6 mm	*BR00.45-Z-1085-01A
10	Install cover (1)	Model 205.4, 238.4 except code 288 (Draft Stop For Convertible) Observe installation position of outer seals on cover (1).
11.1	Install roof frame trim piece (2)	Model 205.4, 238.4 except code 288 (Draft Stop For Convertible)	AR88.85-P-0001LWR
11.2	Install wind deflector	Model 205.4, 238.4 With Code 288 (Draft Stop For Convertible)	AR77.20-P-2500LWR
12	Install overhead control panel		AR82.20-P-1000LWR
13	Install soft top		AR77.30-P-1002LWR

MECHANICAL SOFT-TOP COMPONENTS

Number	Designation		Model 205.4
BA77.33-P-1002-02B	Bolt, mounting plate to body	Nm	10

MECHANICAL SOFT-TOP COMPONENTS

Number	Designation		Model 238.4
BA77.33-P-1002-02C	Bolt, mounting plate to body	Nm	10

Fig 2: Identifying Device (217 589 00 31 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Adapter Kit (205 589 01 31 00)

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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1085-01A	Butyl cord Terostat 81 Ø 6 mm	A 004 989 61 20