54 37 ... Lowering roofliner for roof shell in middle

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Special tools required:

51 0 310

Installation:

Microencapsulated screws (Loctite) must be replaced and may not be reused
Screw connection must be completed within 20 min. (start of curing)
Microencapsulated screws must not be retightened
Thread of nut must be cleaned beforehand in event of repeated use

Move convertible top into service position .

Move convertible top so that angle of hinges is not ≤90°.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! Pressure in hydraulic system drops and convertible top loses its position.

Support rear roof shell to convertible top cover with suitable auxiliary material.

Auxiliary material must lie over wide area and over entire length.

Rear roof shell is supported by auxiliary material on convertible top cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Convertible Top Angle

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Roof shells block each other.

Tie a safety knot into tensioning strap on left and right to prevent the tensioning strap from coiling up.

IMPORTANT: Release safety knot after installation.

Fig 2: Identifying Tensioning Strap

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Release retainers (2) with screwdriver and pull roof liner (1) off roof shell.

Installation:

Retainers (2) must not be damaged and must be pre-installed.

Check that roofliner is firmly seated. If necessary, bend retainers closed prior to installation.

Fig 3: Pulling Roof Liner Off Roof Shell

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Unclip roof liner at front with special tool 51 0 310.

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clips.

Fig 4: Unclip Roof Liner At Front With Special Tool 51 0 310

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Unclip roof liner at rear with special tool 51 0 310.

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clips.

Fig 5: Roof Liner At Rear With Special Tool 51 0 310

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Pull tensioning strap completely out of automatic reel.

Tie a safety knot into tensioning strap to prevent the tensioning strap from coiling up.

IMPORTANT: Release safety knot after installation.

Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque: 54 37 18AZ, see 54 37 POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP .

Installation:

Replace compression nuts.

Fig 6: Identifying Automatic Reel And Nuts

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Remove automatic reel (2).

Lower roofliner and stow in vehicle.