54 34 101 Removing and installing complete EH convertible top

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Special tools required:

54 3 110 . See SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF AND CONVERTIBLE TOP - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE TRIM PANEL .
Remove outer REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OUTER WINDOW CAVITY COVER STRIP FOR DOOR WINDOW, REAR LEFT OR RIGHT .
Remove convertible top compartment lid . Loosen screw (1). Unscrew bolt (2). Tightening torque, see 51 17 4AZ in SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF AND CONVERTIBLE TOP - TIGHTENING TORQUES . Remove convertible top compartment lid with assistance of a second person upwards from hinge. Set convertible top compartment lid down on a clean surface.

Fig 1: Removing Convertible Top Compartment Lid

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Remove kinematics box

Before removing convertible top, mark position of main bearing in relation to body.

When installing convertible top, align main bearing to markings.

Fig 2: Identifying Main Bearing Markings

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Measure distance between retaining plate and main bearing for convertible top on left and right and if necessary carry over measurement to new convertible top.

This roughly determines the longitudinal adjustment.

Installation:

If necessary, adjust distance for longitudinal alignment of convertible top .

Check gap dimensions. See Figure Figure.

Fig 3: Identifying Distance Between Retaining Plate And Main Bearing

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Lock threaded pin with internal Torx and release nuts.

Tightening torque 54 31 23AZ. See SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF AND CONVERTIBLE TOP - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 4: Locating Internal Torx Nut

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NOTE: The right side is removed in the same way as the left side.
Disconnect cable straps (1) on left and right.

Installation:

Replace faulty cable straps.

Release screws (2) on left and right.

Tightening torque 54 31 22AZ. See SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF AND CONVERTIBLE TOP - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Stow convertible top with assistance of a second person uniformly in convertible soft top compartment.

Fig 5: Identifying Cable Straps And Screw

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Release left and right screws (1).

Tightening torque 54 31 22AZ. See SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF AND CONVERTIBLE TOP - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 6: Identifying Screws

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Left side:

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unclip cable from retainers.

Detach cable straps (2).

Installation:

Replace faulty cable straps (2).

Unfasten plug connections (3) and disconnect.

Fig 7: Locating Plug Connection And Cable Straps

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Right side:

Unlock and disconnect upper and lower plug connections (1).

Disconnect cable straps.

Installation:

Replace faulty cable straps.

Fig 8: Identifying Cable Straps

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Release screws (1) from retaining bracket on rear window module.

Tightening torque 54 17 19AZ. See SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF AND CONVERTIBLE TOP - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

NOTE: Do not release retaining bracket on rollover protection - so as to ensure correct installation of the rear window module.

Fig 9: Identifying Retaining Bracket Screw

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Fig 10: Attaching Hook To Convertible Top Frame

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NOTE: Carry out this part of the work with the assistance of two other persons.

Fit special tool 54 3 110 with supports (1).

Attach hook (2) to convertible top frame.

To lift out the convertible top uniformly, make sure the special tool is aligned parallel to the convertible top.

If necessary, adjust the height via the left and right threaded rods.

Check that supports and hook are securely seated.

Carefully lift out convertible top with lifting apparatus.

Measure and note down adjustment depth of all castle nuts.

Replacement:

Carry over adjustment depth of all castle nuts to new convertible top.

On reinstallation:

Check adjustment depth prior to installation.

After body repair work:

Adjust convertible top .

Fig 11: Locating Castle Nuts

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Installation:

Observe installation of kinematics box .

Carry out function check

Check gap dimensions. See 54 34 100 Adjusting convertible top .