Assembling convertible-top frame

Removal tool for removing retaining clips -7-  . See MATERIALS AND TOOLS .

1. Installing convertible-top support
   NOTE:

   • Ensure that the assembly aids are seated firmly. The assembly aids must be recalibrated after removal. See ADJUSTING CABRIOLET CONVERTIBLE TOP .

   Position convertible-top support -1-  on the assembly aids and screw on with the fastening screws -3-  or fastening nut -2-  .

   Fig 1: Installing Convertible Top Support

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   Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ftlb.) 

2. Installing roof frame 2
   NOTE: Use assembly grease when fitting the pins.
   1. Insert bushing -4-  10x12x15 into the bore on the outer side of roof frame 2 -5-  . See Fig 2.
   2. Position roof frame 2 -5-  on the convertible-top support -1-  and connect with pin -6-  . Secure the pin -6-  with the retaining clip -7-  SLB 10. See Fig 2.
   Fig 2: Installing Roof Frame 2

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3. Installing roof frame 3
   NOTE: Use assembly grease when fitting the pins.
   1. Insert bushing -4-  10x12x15 into the bore on the inner side of roof frame 3 -8-  . See Fig 3.
   2. Position roof frame 3 -8-  on the convertible-top support -1-  and connect with pin -9-  . Secure the pin -7-  SLB 10 with the retaining clip -9-  . See Fig 3.
   Fig 3: Installing Roof Frame 3

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4. Installing roof frame 1
   NOTE: Use assembly grease when fitting the pins.
   1. Insert bushing -10-  8x10x5.5 into the bore on the outer and inner side of roof frame 2 -5-  and roof frame 3 -8-  . See Fig 4.
   2. Position roof frame 2 -5-  and roof frame 3 -8-  on roof frame 1 -11-  and connect with the pin -12-  and -13-  . Secure the pin -7-  SLB 10 with the retaining clip -12, 13-  . See Fig 4.
   Fig 4: Installing Roof Frame 1

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5. Installing main bow
   1. Position main bow -14-  on convertible-top support -1-  . See Fig 5.
   2. Position square hole washer -15-  and washer -16-  on the main bow. Secure the main bow -1-  with the fastening screw -17-  . Coat the fastening screw -17-  with Loctite 270 and screw in. See Fig 5.

   Tightening torque: 9 Nm (7.0 ftlb.) 

   Fig 5: Installing Main Bow

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6. Installing corner bow
   1. Insert bushing -4-  10x12x15 into the bore of the corner bow -18-  . See Fig 6.
   2. Insert corner bow -18-  on the convertible-top support -1-  and insert the anti-spread lock -19-  . Secure the anti-spread lock with the retaining pin. See Fig 6.
   Fig 6: Installing Corner Bow

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7. Installing tension bow
   1. Insert bushing -20-  into the bore of the main bow -14-  . See Fig 7.
   2. Position tension bow -21-  on the main bow and press in the anti-spread lock -19-  . Secure the anti-spread lock with the retaining pin. See Fig 7.
   Fig 7: Installing Tension Bow

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8. Installing the tension cable

   Insert tension cable -22-  into the ball head -23-  of the tension bow -21-  .

   Fig 8: Installing Tension Cable

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9. Installing centring pegs
   1. Position centring pegs -24-  on the roof frame 1 -11-  on the left and right and tighten with the fastening screws -25-  . See Fig 9.

      Tightening torque: 7 Nm (5 ftlb.) 

   2. Affix cover cap -26-  onto the centring pegs with Loctite 270. See Fig 9.
   Fig 9: Installing Centring Pegs

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10. Installing wedge

    Position wedge -27-  on the main bow -14-  and tighten with the fastening screws -28-  .

    Tightening torque: 2.8 Nm (2.0 ftlb.) 

    Fig 10: Installing Wedge On The Main Bow

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11. Installing drive lever

    Position drive lever -29-  on the main bow -14-  and secure the drive lever -29-  with retaining clip -7-  SLB 10.

    Fig 11: Installing Drive Lever On The Main Bow

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