54 34 120 Replacing convertible top fabric

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove roofliner
Support convertible top compartment lid in service position . See 51 00 ... Service position of convertible top compartment lid .

Unfasten screws.

Feed rail (1) out of cowl panel seal.

Fig 1: Locating Cowl Panel Seal Screws

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Lift front convertible top fabric out of convertible top frame.

Fig 2: Lifting Front Convertible Top Fabric Out Of Convertible Top Frame

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Detach convertible top adhesive tab (1) from convertible top frame.

Installation:

Replace double-sided adhesive tape.

Unclip retainers and feed out tension cable (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Convertible Top Adhesive Tab

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Detach protective cover (1) from tensioning spring (2).

Disengage tensioning spring (2) and feed with tension cable (3) out of convertible top frame.

Installation:

Make sure protective cover is correctly positioned.

Risk of damage due to friction between convertible top fabric and tensioning spring.

Fig 4: Identifying Tensioning Spring

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Release Torx screws (1).

Installation:

Replace Torx screws and insert with Loctite.

Observe course of tightening straps. Turning not permitted.

Fig 5: Identifying Torx Screws

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Drill out rivets between seal (window guide).

Remove seal with rail and remove remnants of rivets.

Installation:

Because of larger rail depth, attach a nut as adapter between rivet and riveting pliers for riveting purposes.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to door window glass or to seal (window guide): Make sure there are no parts protruding from rivet.
Rivet shank must be correctly torn off.

Fig 6: Identifying Seal With Rail

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Detach convertible top fabric from convertible top frame towards top.

Double-sided adhesive tape
Bow with convertible top cover

Installation:

Replace double-sided adhesive tape.

Fig 7: Detaching Convertible Top Fabric

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Release screws (1) and detach convertible top fabric from convertible top frame.

Installation:

Replace double-sided adhesive tape.

Fig 8: Identifying Convertible Top Fabric Screw

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Release Torx screw on left and right.

Installation:

Replace Torx screws and insert with Loctite.

Observe course of tightening straps. Turning not permitted.

Fig 9: Identifying Torx Screw

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NOTE: Marking tension cable fixture before releasing.

Release Torx screw.

Installation:

Turn tension cable fixture during installation into position (1) shown marked.

Replace Torx screw and insert with Loctite.

Tightening torque 54 34 13AZ. See SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF AND CONVERTIBLE TOP - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 10: Identifying Tension Cable Fixture

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Drill out rivets between seal convertible top fabric.

Feed convertible top fabric with welt out of convertible top frame.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to body or to seal: Make sure there are no parts protruding from rivet. Rivet shank must be correctly torn off.

Fig 11: Identifying Seal Convertible Top Fabric Rivets

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Release Torx screw (1).

Installation:

Replace Torx screws (1) and insert with Loctite.

Feed out front strap (2).

Fig 12: Identifying Torx Screw

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Remove convertible top fabric with threaded rods upwards out of convertible top frame.

Fig 13: Removing Convertible Top Fabric

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Feed convertible top fabric (1) with welt out of convertible top frame (2).

Fig 14: Removing Convertible Top Fabric With Welt

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Remove convertible top fabric.

Add final details to vehicle.

Installation:

Carry out function check.

Replacement only:

Position aluminum insert (2).

IMPORTANT: Adhesive area must be dry and free from dust and grease.
Once it has been cleaned, do not touch the adhesive area with bare hands.

Secure fabric tabs with double-sided adhesive tape on aluminum insert.

NOTE: User suitable backing as protection and to increase the contact pressure surface.

Press fabric tabs onto aluminum rail with locking pliers (1).

Stick welt (3) onto convertible top fabric with double - sided adhesive tape.

Fig 15: Identifying Locking Pliers And Stick Welt

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