54 34 275 Removing and installing/replacing the middle soft top locking
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove FRONT BOW COVER .
WARNING:
For all repair work, secure soft top with a suitable support tool against collapsing.
Ensure soft top is supported in the middle.
Ensure soft top is supported in the middle.
IMPORTANT:
Never lift off ball socket with engaged clamp.
Before installation, grease ball socket if necessary.
Before installation, grease ball socket if necessary.
Installation note:
Pack grease into two opposite positions in socket.
The grease spreads after installation on the ball pin all round in the ball socket.
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
Remove left and right ball socket (1) from soft top latch (2).
Installation note:
Make sure retaining spring is correctly seated in the ball socket (1).
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 54 34 12AZ .
Remove the middle soft top locking (2) toward the bottom.
Run a function check.