54 31 ... Notes on convertible top

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Special tools required:

00 2 030 .
54 3 140 .
54 3 201 . See SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF AND CONVERTIBLE TOP - SPECIAL TOOLS .

WARNING: You are exposed to the risk of trapping body parts when working on the installed or removed convertible top.

Necessary tasks:

Convertible top actuation in event of a technical fault. See 54 34 ... Opening/Closing Convertible Top In Event Of A Technical Fault .
Repair instructions for hydraulic system. See 54 34 ... Repair Instructions For Hydraulic System Of Convertible Top And Convertible Top Compartment Lid .
Troubleshooting automatic convertible top. See 54 90 ... Troubleshooting, Automatic Convertible Top .

Function description (open/close):

Opening and closing of convertible top is only possible:

when the side windows are slightly lowered
when the rear window is completely lowered
when the convertible top compartment base is lowered
speed must be under 30 km/h
rear lid must be closed
outside temperature is between -10 °C and +80 °C
Hydraulic pump motor ≤90 °C
from ignition lock position "R" (radio setting)

Fig 1: Opening Convertible Top
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while control switch in instrument panel is pressed

Positioning removed convertible top:

Mount convertible top holders 54 3 140 on support tube 54 3 201 and fit on universal lifter 00 2 030 .

IMPORTANT: Use special tools only in conjunction with universal lifter 00 2 030 .
There is a risk of tilting over if other lifting equipment is used.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (54 3 140), (54 3 201) And (00 2 030)

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IMPORTANT: Pay attention to cables and hydraulic lines when fitting convertible top.
Cables/lines must not be trapped.

Place convertible top over threaded bolts.

Secure convertible top with original nuts.

Suspend kinematics box at side from special tool 54 3 140 .

Fig 3: Identifying Convertible Top Threaded Bolts

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IMPORTANT: Always move the convertible with a 2nd person helping (risk of damage).
Make sure force is always exerted uniformly to the convertible top sides otherwise the frame will be bent.

Raise convertible top at main pillars and close.

Fig 4: Identifying Convertible Top At Main Pillars

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