54 34 130 Removing and installing or replacing headlining in convertible top

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove cowl panel trim (convertible top fastener)
Support convertible top compartment lid in service position . See 51 00 ... Service position of convertible top compartment lid .

Unfasten screws.

Fig 1: Locating Screws

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Release Torx screw (1) from front strap on left and right.

Installation:

Replace Torx screws and insert with Loctite.

Fig 2: Locating Torx Screw

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Convertible top rod (bow), front:

Unfasten screws.

Fig 3: Locating Screws

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Convertible top rod (bow), middle:

Unfasten screws.

Fig 4: Locating Screws

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Convertible top rod (bow), rear:

Unfasten screws.

Fig 5: Locating Screws

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Overview of front straps:

Fig 6: Identifying Front Straps Components

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Course of front straps:

S1 through U1

S2 through U3, U4

SF through U3, U2

Release Torx screw from tension cable mounting (S2) on convertible top frame.

Release Torx screw from changeover lug (U1).

Installation:

Replace Torx screws and insert with Loctite.

Observe course of front straps.

Fig 7: Identifying Torx Screws And Changeover Lug

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Release Torx screws of changeover lugs (U2, U3, U4) for tension cable.

Release Torx screw from tension cable mounting (S1) on convertible top frame.

Installation:

Replace Torx screws and insert with Loctite.

Observe course of front straps.

Fig 8: Identifying Torx Screws Of Changeover Lugs

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Release Torx screw from tensioning spring (SF).

Feed out tension cables.

Installation:

Replace Torx screws and insert with Loctite.

Observe course of front straps.

Fig 9: Identifying Torx Screw From Tensioning Spring (SF)

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Installation:

Front strap (1) must be fitted in twisted condition.

Tension cable (2) must be above front strap (1), see Fig 10.

Fig 10: Identifying Front Strap And Tension Cable

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Pull welt of roofliner (1) out of convertible top frame.

Release Torx screw (2).

Installation:

Replace Torx screws and insert with Loctite.

Fig 11: Identifying Torx Screws

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Pull welt of roofliner (1) out of convertible top frame.

Installation:

Make sure retainers are correctly seated on welt.

Remove roofliner from car.

Fig 12: Pulling Welt Of Roofliner

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