Removing roof liner

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Convertible top in service position
Unlock convertible top and raise convertible-top compartment lid to its top position. Disengage the strip on the cloth covering in downward direction. Press the ball socket of the left and right tension cables out of the ball head of the adjusting piece. Fold tension cable upwards at the main bow until it engages.

Fig 1: Convertible Top In Service Position
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Detaching roof liner connection to tension bow
Use a plastic spatula to press the plastic clips for roof liner connection out of the tension bow on the left and right.

Fig 2: Detaching Roof Liner Connection To Tension Bow
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Opening the Velcro fastening on the push bar
Open the Velcro fastening on the push bar.

Fig 3: Opening Velcro Fastening On Push Bar
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Disengaging tension hook on main bow
Disengage the tension hook from the pin of the convertible-top support/main bow.

Fig 4: Disengaging Tension Hook On Main Bow
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Pressing out plastic clip on roof frame
Carefully press out plastic clip on roof frame at the sides using a plastic spatula.

Fig 5: Pressing Out Plastic Clip On Roof Frame
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Detaching roof frame front connection
Pull the roof liner connection (plastic U-rail) at the front of the roof frame to the rear.

Fig 6: Detaching Roof Frame Front Connection
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Pulling out tightening strips of main bow and centre cover moulding
NOTE: Push convertible-top button in closed direction until the convertible-top compartment lid is in half-closed position.

Pull out tightening strips of main bow and centre cover moulding simultaneously.

Fig 7: Pulling Out Tightening Strips Of Main Bow And Centre Cover Moulding

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Vehicles with riveted roof liner clamping strips on the roof frame

Fig 8: Identifying Vehicles With Riveted Roof Liner Clamping Strips On Roof Frame

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NOTE:

In 20 vehicles, the headliner clamping strip was riveted to the roof frame. These vehicles are identified by the Vehicle Identification Numbers 98 ZY S 64 0086 to 98 ZY S 64 109. Observe the following roof liner removal procedure:

Detach the convertible top covering -inset A- at the front and sides of the roof frame and fold to the rear. Refer to REPLACING CONVERTIBLE-TOP COVERING .
Drill out the four rivets connecting the roof liner clamping strip to the roof frame -inset B- using a diameter +/- 4 mm drill bit.
Pull the roof liner clamping strip rearward out of the roof frame.
Fit convertible-top covering on the roof frame. Refer to REPLACING CONVERTIBLE-TOP COVERING .
Install new roof liner. Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING ROOF LINER .