54 31 150 Removing and installing/replacing tension belts

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove convertible top  . See 54 34 101 Removing And Installing Complete Convertible Top .
• Partially remove convertible top fabric  (without main support and without last bow). See54 34 120 Replacing Convertible Top Fabric .

Feeding out belt at bow 1:

• Release screws (1) on left/right on inside
• Retract convertible top a little
• Pull belt slightly and retract fastening clip
• Feed out start of belt to center over opening (2) towards top
  Fig 1: Feeding Out Start Of Belt To Center Over Opening Towards Top

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Unfasten screws on left/right side.

Installation: 

Fit belt first at bow 1 to obtain tension. Then insert screw here.

Fig 2: Installing Belt First At Bow To Obtain Tension

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Unfasten screws on left/right side.

Installation: 

Guide belt clip from rear over last bow.

Fig 3: Installing Guide Belt Clip From Rear Over Last Bow

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Feeding belt out of convertible top strip:

• Raise welt
• Remove welt towards rear bottom
  Fig 4: Removing Welt Towards Rear Bottom

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Feed out cable towards bottom.

Fig 5: Feeding Out Cable Towards Bottom

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Unfasten screws.

Feed out belt.

Fig 6: Locating Screws

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Installation: 

Pay attention to right (1) and left (2) version.

3 = Rear

Fig 7: Paying Attention To Right And Left Version

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