61 31 807 Replacing both sensors on left convertible top main bearing
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove convertible top. See 54 34 120 REPLACING CONVERTIBLE TOP FABRIC .
NOTE:
Remove sheathing of left wiring harness in starting area up to branch.
Wiring harness consists of 3 cable looms:
- Cable loom, hydraulic unit
- Cable loom, sensors on convertible top main bearing
- Cable loom, sensor on convertible top catch
NOTE:
Sensors on left convertible top main bearing (2) can also be replaced individually.
Installation:
Make sure sensors on left convertible top main bearing (2) to convertible top frame are correctly positioned.
Release screws (1) and remove sensors on left convertible top main bearing (2).
Release screw (2).
Remove cable holder (1).
Feed cable loom for sensors on left convertible top main bearing (3) out of wiring harness (4).
Disconnect exposed cable loom for sensors on left convertible top main bearing (3) close to plug connection.
Installation:
Wiring is carried out with connectors.
Make sure complete wiring harness (4) is correctly secured.