54 34 101 Removing and installing soft top completely (semi-automatically)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove LEFT AND RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANELS
Remove REAR LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE TRIM PANELS .
Remove TRIM STRIP ON SIDE WALL

Opening shut-off valve:

Turn emergency operation screw (1) (if necessary with hexagon socket wrench from toolkit) on hydraulic unit (2) four to five turns in counterclockwise direction up to limit position.

IMPORTANT: Do not turn emergency operation screw (1) beyond limit position.

Fig 1: Identifying Rivet Connections And Roof Frame

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 54 34 2AZ .

Lift out hydraulic unit holder (3) and set down in luggage compartment.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection, Hydraulic Unit Holder And Screws

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Disconnect clip connections (1) from hydraulic lines to body.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Clip Connections From Hydraulic Lines To Body

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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 4: Identifying Cover Welt Strip

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 54 34 14AZ .

Fig 5: Identifying Screws

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

Fig 6: 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 7: 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.

See ADJUSTING SOFT TOP .

Fig 8: Adjusting Soft Top

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Dismantling/installing ball sockets:

Push on clamp in direction of groove with screwdriver
Lift off ball socket from ball pin
Slide clamp back
Fit ball socket on ball stud and snap into place with force

IMPORTANT: Never lift off ball socket with engaged clamp.

Fig 9: Lifting Off Ball Socket From Ball Pin

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Before installation, grease ball socket if necessary. Pack grease into two opposite positions in socket. The grease spreads after installation on the ball pin all round in the ball socket.

Link and right sides:

Push open retaining clips (1)

Detach hydraulic cylinder from main bearing.

Feed through hydraulic cylinder under holder (2).

Fig 10: Feeding Through Hydraulic Cylinder Under Holder

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Right side:

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release upper screws (2), slacken lower-screw.

Tightening torque 54 34 01AZ .

Fig 11: Identifying Plug Connections And Screws

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Left side:

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 54 34 01AZ .

Slacken screw (3).

Tightening torque 54 34 01AZ .

Fig 12: Identifying Plug Connection And 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.

Lift the soft top carefully and uniformly with hydraulic unit out of the body.

Lay the soft top down on a clean working surface.

Fig 13: Identifying Gripping Areas

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Check OIL LEVEL , topping up if necessary.

Run a function check.