54 34 100 Adjusting soft top
If necessary, remove SIDE TRIM PANEL .
If necessary, remove COVER ON COWL PANEL .
Longitudinal adjustment, main bearing:
Slacken retaining screw (2) (do not release fully).
Insert nuts (1) and screw (3) (soft top must still be movable).
Elongated holes in retaining plate allow longitudinal adjustment of the soft top.
Close and lock soft top.
Soft top is secured and adjusted.
Check GAP DIMENSIONS .
Tighten down retaining screw (2).
Tightening torque 54 34 2AZ .
Tighten down nuts (1).
Tightening torque 54 34 1AZ .
Longitudinal and vertical adjustment, bearing, bow:
Screw in nuts (1) until contact with screw heads (bearing must still be movable).
Elongated holes on bow bearing allow longitudinal and vertical adjustment of the soft top.
Close and lock loading aid.
Check GAP DIMENSIONS and if necessary align.
Tighten down nuts (1).
Tightening torque 54 34 4AZ .
Vertical and lateral adjustment, base plate (front bow):
Slacken screws (1) (do not release fully).
Elongated holes on base plate allow vertical and lateral adjustment of the soft top.
Check GAP DIMENSIONS and if necessary align.
Tighten down screws (1).
Tightening torque 54 34 3AZ .
Adjusting gap dimension for C-pillar:
Measure gap dimension with feeler gauge (1) between soft top and seal (window cavity cover strip).
- At gap 20 mm
- Gap dimension between 0.5-2.5 mm
If gap dimension (B) is outside the tolerance, then the trim must be adjusted.
Slacken screws (1)
Move trim (2) accordingly.
If necessary, repeat process until gap dimension is within the tolerance.