Removing roof lining
CAUTION:
Damage to or destruction of the tension bow seal.
The following procedure Convertible top in service position must be observed!
- Move convertible top to the rear by means of the electric motor until the convertible-top compartment lid has reached the rear end position. Move convertible top forward by means of the electric motor until the convertible-top compartment lid moves forward. Then interrupt closing operation. Disengage left and right tension cables and fold up the tension bow. The convertible top must no longer be electrically operated in this position.
ROOF LINING REMOVING PROCEDURE (STEPS 1-5) (CABRIOLET, UP TO MY 2001)
| No. | Procedure | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Convertible top in service position | Move convertible top to the rear by means of the electric motor until the convertible-top compartment lid has reached the rear end position. Move convertible top forward by means of the electric motor until the convertible-top compartment lid moves forward. Then interrupt closing operation. Disengage left and right tension cables and fold up the tension bow. The convertible top must no longer be electrically operated in this position. | |
| 1 | Removing convertible-top lock | Unscrew Torx screws T30 -1-2-3- . See Fig 1 . |
| 2 | Unscrewing fastening screws | Unscrew the fastening screws -4- . See Fig 1 . |
| 3 | Pulling off clamping rail | Pull off sewn-on clamping rail -5- . See Fig 1 . |
| 4 | Pulling off the clamping rail at the rear | Pull off sewn-on clamping rail -6- . See Fig 1 . |
| 5 | Removing roof lining connection on front roof frame 1. | Unscrew the expanding nuts -7-8- . See Fig 1 . |
ROOF LINING REMOVING PROCEDURE (STEPS 6-11) (CABRIOLET, UP TO MY 2001)
| No. | Procedure | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Removing clamping rail connection from the main bow | Unscrew fastening screws -9-10-direction of arrow- . See Fig 2 . |
| 7 | Removing tension hook of side metal struts | Bend brace -14-direction of arrow- . See Fig 2 . |
| 8 | Removing bracing strap and roof lining | Unscrew fastening screw -16-15-13- . See Fig 2 . |
| 9 | Open zip fastener. | Undo zip fastener -17-18-13- . See Fig 2 . |
| 10 | Detaching roof lining | Detach roof lining -13-19- . See Fig 2 . |
| 11 | Removing roof lining connection at the corner bow | Detach roof lining connection -20-direction of arrow- . See Fig 2 . |