Removing flexible rear window of Cabriolet
CAUTION:
The tension bow seal can be damaged or destroyed; move the convertible top to service position during this work!
- Always observe the procedure "convertible top in service position" in order to avoid damage or destruction of the tension bow seal. Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING CONVERTIBLE TOP .
FLEXIBLE REAR WINDOW OF CABRIOLET REMOVING PROCEDURE
| No. | Procedure | Instruction |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Relieving convertible top | Open convertible top and jam the spacer wedge between the windscreen frame and roof frame. -Dimension approx. 300 mm- |
| 2 | Opening headliner | Open the headliner fastener on all sides |
| 3 | Connecting power cord and heating the adhesive | Bend out contact ends of the wire strands. |
| Wire strands must not be crossed! | ||
| Connect power cord to the wire strands as close as possible to the convertible-top covering. The red LED will light up for approx. 5 seconds when the operating voltage is connected; this permits a polarity test. Press button of the switching clock to initiate the hot-melt process. The timer (2 minutes) set in the switching clock ends automatically. The green LED is lit during the welding process. | ||
| 4 | Detaching rear window | Use a plastic spatula to detach the rear window from the convertible top covering on all sides. |
| 5 | Removing rear window | Insert awl into zip fastener on the left, center area, and undo the zip fastener on all sides. Remove raised adhesive residues from the convertible-top covering. Adhesive residues that adhere uniformly on the convertible top can be left in place. |