54 34 101 Removing and installing soft top completely (manually)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Pry out cover welt strip (1) all around the body aperture.

Installation note:

Make sure cover welt strip (1) is correctly seated on body.

Fig 1: Identifying Cover Welt Strip

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 54 34 14AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Screws

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Lever out soft-top bow (1) on left and right from retaining clips (2).

Fig 3: Removing Soft-Top Bow From Retaining Clips

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Set down soft top (2) and secure in this position with tensioning strap (1).

NOTE: Tensioning strap (1) must be clean.

Protect cover against contamination if necessary.

In case of a replacement part, the soft top is delivered with the tensioning strap.

Fig 4: Identifying Soft Top And Tensioning Strap

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Transfer position of left and right main bearings to the body. (also applies to replacement)

Installation note:

Align main bearing to mark.

Fig 5: Adjusting Soft Top

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Right side:

Unlock plug connections (2) and disconnect.

Release upper screws (1) and slacken lower screws only.

Tightening torque 54 34 01AZ .

Fig 6: Identifying Plug Connections And Screws

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Left side:

Release upper screws (1) and slacken lower screws only.

Tightening torque 54 34 01AZ .

Fig 7: Identifying Screws

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NOTE: Carry out this part of the work with a second person assisting.

Grip the soft top on the left and right sides by the main bearing and frame.

Carefully lift the soft top uniformly out of the body.

Lay the soft top down on a clean working surface.

Fig 8: Identifying Gripping Areas

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Run a function check.