Assembling convertible-top frame

Removal tool for removing and fitting retaining clips 

-19-. See MATERIALS AND TOOLS  .

1. Placing the roll-over bar on assembly fixture

   Place the roll-over bar outside the vehicle on a workbench or assembly fixture and secure.

   Fig 1: Placing Roll-Over Bar On Assembly Fixture

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2. Fitting the adjusting piece and strips of adhesive tape
   1. Insert the adjusting piece -2-  , which is used to brace the tension bow, into the guides of the roll-over bar -1-  and fasten the adjusting piece -2-  with the fastening screw -3-  . See Fig 2 .
   2. Affix two strips of double-sided adhesive tape -4-  in the area of the convertible-top support fastening point. See MATERIALS AND TOOLS  .
   Fig 2: Fitting Adjusting Piece And Strips Of Adhesive Tape

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   The strips of tape are used to fasten the water collection tray.

3. Installing water collection tray

   Position the hole pattern of the water collection tray -5-  on the hole pattern -Arrows-  of the roll-over bar -1-  and press the tray onto the two strips of double-sided adhesive tape -4-  .

   Fig 3: Installing Water Collection Tray

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4. Installing convertible-top support

   Position the convertible-top support -6-  on the roll-over bar and fasten it with the fastening screws -7-  . Make sure that when tightening, the convertible-top support is pressed in the direction of arrows -A and B-  .

   Fig 4: Installing Convertible Top Support

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   See Tightening torques  .

5. Install seat belt.

   Position the belt reel at the bottom -8-  and the deflector at the top -9-  on the roll-over bar -1-  and fasten with the fastening screws -10, 11-.  . See Tightening torques  .

   Fig 5: Installing Seat Belt

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6. Fitting stop buffer on the roll-over bar

   Position bracket (stop) -12-  on the roll-over bar -1-  and tighten with the fastening screws -13-.  . See Tightening torques  .

   Fig 6: Fitting Stop Buffer On Roll-Over Bar

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7. Joining drive lever to the B-pillar and push bar
   NOTE:

   • When inserting the push bar -Arrow-  of the roof frame into the roof frame, make sure that it is routed through the rubber strap of the B-pillar! See Fig 7 .
   • Use assembly grease when fitting the pins!
   1. Press in Teflon bushings -14-  in the bore of the drive lever on both sides. See Fig 7 .
   2. Position the drive lever -16-  on the B-pillar -15-  and join it with the pin, -18-  8 x 45. See Fig 7 .
   3. Position the push bar -17-  on the drive lever -16-  and join it with the pin, -18-  8 x 45. See Fig 7 .
   4. Press the retaining clips -19-  into the pins -18-8  . See Fig 7 .
Fig 7: Joining Drive Lever To B-Pillar And Push Bar
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8. Joining convertible-top support to the B-pillar
   NOTE:

   • Use assembly grease when fitting the pins!
   1. Press in Teflon bushings -14-  in the bore of the drive lever on both sides. See Fig 8 .
   2. Position the B-pillar -15-  on the convertible-top support -5-  and join it with the pin -18-  8 x 45. See Fig 8 .
   3. Press the retaining clips -19-  into the pins -18-9  . See Fig 8 .
   Fig 8: Joining Convertible Top Support To B-Pillar

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9. Installing main bow
   NOTE: Use assembly grease when fitting the pins!
   1. Press in Teflon bushings -14-  in the bore of the convertible-top support and drive lever on both sides. See Fig 9 .
   2. Position the main bow -20-  on the convertible-top support -5-  and drive lever -16-  . Then join with the pins, -21-  8 x 70 and -18-  8 x 45. Insert pins in -direction of arrow-  . See Fig 9 .
   3. Press the retaining clips -19-  into the pins -18, 21,  . See Fig 9 .
Fig 9: Installing Main Bow
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10. Fitting the roof frame on the B-pillar
    NOTE: Use assembly grease when fitting the pins -18-  ! See Fig 10 .
    1. Press in Teflon bushings -14-  in the bore of the B-pillar and push bar on both sides. See Fig 10 .
    2. Fit the pre-assembled B-pillar -15-  in the roof frame -22-  and connect with the pins 8 x 45 -18-  . See Fig 10 .
    3. Secure the pin -18-  with a clip -19-  . See Fig 10 .
    Fig 10: Fitting Roof Frame On B-Pillar

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11. Fitting convertible-top lock
    1. Position convertible-top lock -23-  in roof frame -22-  and fasten with the fastening screws -24-  . See Tightening torques  .
    Fig 11: Fitting Convertible Top Lock

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12. Fitting centring pins
    1. Position centring pins -25-  on the roof frame -22-  on the left and right and fasten with the fastening screws -26-  . See Tightening torques  .
    2. Affix cover cap -27-  onto the centring pins -25-  with Loctite 270.
    Fig 12: Fitting Centring Pins

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13. Fitting the cover on the roof frame

    Insert the cover -28-  on the roof frame -22-  and tighten the fastening screws -29-.  . See Tightening torques  .

    Fig 13: Fitting Cover On Roof Frame

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    The cover is spring-supported and covers the screw and pivot points on the roof frame.

14. Fitting stop on the corner bow

    Position stop -30-  on the corner bow and screw down using the fastening screws -31-  . See Tightening torques  .

    Fig 14: Fitting Stop On Corner Bow

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15. Installing corner bow
    1. Press in Teflon bushings -14-  in the bore of the corner bow on both sides. See Fig 15 .
    2. Position corner bow -33-  on the main bow -20-  and join with the pins -18-  . See Fig 15 .
    3. Press the retaining clips -19-  into the pins -18-  . See Fig 15 .
    Fig 15: Installing Corner Bow

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16. Fitting the connection-piece with joint on the tension bow:
    1. Press in Teflon bushings -14-  in the bore of 11 the joint on both sides. See Fig 16 .
    2. Position joint -34-  on the main bow and join with the pins -18-  . See Fig 16 .
    3. Secure the pin -18-  with a clip -19-  . See Fig 16 .
Fig 16: Fitting Connection Piece With Joint On Tension Bow
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17. Fitting connection-piece
    NOTE:

    • Before removal, mark the longitudinal adjustment from the connection-piece to the tension bow on the connection piece using a scriber.

    Insert the connection-piece -35-  into the tension bow -36  and fasten with the fastening screws -37-. See Tightening torques  .

    Fig 17: Fitting Connection Piece

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18. Installing tension bow
    NOTE:

    • Use assembly grease when fitting the pins!
    1. Position the tension bow with the connection-piece -35-  on the link -34-  and join with the pin 8x25-18-  .
    2. Press the retaining clips -19-  into the pins -18-  .
    Fig 18: Installing Tension Bow

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19. Installing the tension cable

    Press the ball socket -38-  of the tension cable -39-  into the ball head of the adjusting piece -2-  on the roll-over bar -1-  .

    Fig 19: Installing Tension Cable

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20. Installing tension strap

    See INSTALLING TENSION STRAP  .

21. Measuring roll-over bar with convertible-top frame in the vehicle.

See TEST AND ADJUSTING VALUES  .