54 37 295 Emergency closing hardtop

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Special tools required:

13 5 250
54 0 161
54 0 162
54 0 163
54 0 240

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove both side trim panel upper sections . See 51 43 012 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT UPPER SIDE TRIM SECTION .
Open all windows

IMPORTANT: Always perform the emergency closing procedure with the aid of an assistant.
The applied force must always be even on the left and right otherwise the linkage will bend.
Always execute all movements of the roof module with the assistance of a second person.
Risk of injury by trapping!

Turn hydraulic cylinder (1) to inside of vehicle.

Fit special tool 54 0 161 on piston rod.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (54 0 161) On Piston Rod

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Tilt special tool 54 0 161 upwards.

As a result, the coupling fastener (1) snaps over the dead center position.

Now slide open coupling fastener (1).

Fig 2: Sliding Open Coupling Fastener

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Open rear-end module manually.

Clip special tool 54 0 240 on to hydraulic cylinder (1) on left and right.

IMPORTANT: The opening in the assembly support must face towards the rear of the vehicle.

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool (54 0 240) To Hydraulic Cylinder

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Mask off air outlet grille with adhesive fabric tape (1).

Carefully press air outlet grille to the side.

Release screws (2) on base plate on left and right.

Installation:

Replace screws.

Right side of vehicle only:

Release screw (3) on Hall sensor.

Fig 4: Release Screws (2) On Base Plate On Left And Right And Screw (3) On Hall Sensor

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Manually open rear lid with key.

Release screw (1) for locking part on left and right.

Installation:

Replace screws.

Fig 5: Identifying Screws

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NOTE: Remove any luggage from the luggage compartment (boot).
Roof shells cannot yet be lifted out completely!

If necessary, raise roof shells and have third assistant remove items of luggage.

Only grasp the front roof shell when raising the roof shells.

Fig 6: Identifying Roof Shells

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Take out luggage compartment floor trim panel.

Fig 7: Removing Luggage Compartment Floor Trim Panel

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Release screws (1).

Remove cover (2) for hydraulic unit.

Fig 8: Identifying Cover Screws

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Use Allen key to open shutoff valve on hydraulic unit by one turn.

NOTE: System is depressurized.

Fig 9: Opening Shutoff Valve

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Only grasp the front roof shell when raising the roof shells.

Fig 10: Identifying Roof Shells

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IMPORTANT: Allow for of weight of roof shell!

Lift out roof shells evenly.

NOTE: Plug connection for Hall sensor disconnects as the roof shells are lifted out.

Fig 11: Moving Roof Module

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Remove locking element (1) at rear left and right.

Fig 12: Identifying Rear Left And Right Locking Element

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Remove locking element (1) at front left and right.

Fig 13: Identifying Front Left And Right Locking Element

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NOTE: Remove special tool 54 0 240.

Close rear end module (1).

Fig 14: Closing Rear End Module

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IMPORTANT: Use suitable aid to prevent placing roof shell on base plates.
Otherwise the extended lock pins of the front roof shell will rest on the middle roof shell. Risk of damage!

Fig 15: Placing Roof Shell On Base Plates

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Unfold roof shells evenly.

Fig 16: Unfolding Roof Shells

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Unclip cover cap.

Attach special tool 54 0 163 together with special tool 13 5 250.

Drive out square pin.

Fig 17: Identifying Special Tool (54 0 163 And 13 5 250)

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The fasteners open by turning the square pin.

Fig 18: Turning Back Square Pin

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Press down on roof shells and convertible top compartment lid on left and right side in marked area.

Use square pin to lock roof shells with fasteners (turn back as far as it will go).

Lower square pin and install cover cap.

Installation:

Square pin is tensioned.

If necessary, use fork wrench to move square pin back and forth while driving in.

Fig 19: Locating Roof Shells Area

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Fig 20: Fitting Special Tool (54 0 162) On Connection Joint Of Hydraulic Cylinder

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NOTE: Shown here with convertible top open for a better overview.

Fit special tool 54 0 162 on connection joint of hydraulic cylinder.

Tighten knurled screw (1).

WARNING: Risk of injury! The special tool can slip of if installed incorrectly.
Take appropriate protective measures without fail.
Cover sharp-edged areas.
Wear work clothing with long sleeves and protective gloves.

With the aid of an assistant, press down rear roof shell and convertible top compartment lid and lock coupling fastener on left and right with special tool 54 0 162.

Pull back coupling fastener over dead center position.

Use Allen key to close shutoff valve on hydraulic unit.

IMPORTANT: The customer must no longer operate the convertible top after it has been closed with the emergency closing procedure!
To prevent operation, remove fuse 12 for convertible top.
Place removed individual parts in vehicle.

The emergency closing procedure is now completed.

Installation:

Replace screws.

Screw on locking elements loosely.

Locking elements should still be able to be slid in order to center themselves.

Open convertible top.

Open convertible top compartment lid manually with wrench and tighten down screws for rear locking elements.

Tighten down screws for front locking elements.

Add final details to vehicle.