Installing Hood Covering

Information 

• If the convertible-top covering is very taut (with new convertible-top covering), close the convertible top and heat the convertible-top covering evenly using an infra-red radiator WE 00000  .
• Ensure that the convertible-top covering is not heated for longer than 1 hour. Observe a minimum distance of 100 cm for the infra-red radiator and a maximum temperature of approx. 60 °C (140 Fahrenheit). Then leave the vehicle to stand overnight with the convertible top closed. 
• The same effect can be achieved if the vehicle is exposed to direct sunlight. 

Information 

• The spare parts contained in the "convertible-top covering" scope of parts must always be replaced. 
• The convertible-top covering must be replaced at a room temperature of at least 15°C (59 Fahrenheit). 

1. Before installing the hood covering, the following steps must be carried out:
   1. 1.1. Check that all bolts and screws on the hood frame are seated securely. → 613055 REPLACING HOOD FRAME  - section on "Installing"
   2. 1.2. Replace the tension strap and bracing strap. → 612819 REMOVING AND INSTALLING HOOD COVERING  - section on "Replacing"
   3. 1.3. Install rear window. → 648619 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR WINDOW - section on "Installing"
2. Fasten hood covering at the main folding top bow.
   Fig 1: Fastening Main Folding Top Bow Hood Covering

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   1. 2.1. Lay the hood covering on the hood frame, fit the front tightening strap of the hood covering -1-  into the lower groove of the main folding top bow -2-  and center it -arrow-  .
3. Install the spring plate on the main folding top bow.
   Fig 2: Installing Main Folding Top Bow Spring Plate

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   1. 3.1. Guide the spring plate -1-  at the left and right through the tension strap -3-  into the hood covering -4-  (-arrow A-  ).
   2. 3.2. Press the spring plate -1-  into the main folding top bow -2-  (-arrow B-  ) until it engages securely.
4. Secure the fastening strap at the main folding top bow.
   Fig 3: Fitting Main Folding Top Bow Fastening Strap

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   1. 4.1. Turn the fastening strap of the hood covering -4-  at the left and right inward around the main folding top bow -3-  (-arrows A-  ) and fit it on the shaped sheetmetal part -2-  (-arrows B-  ).
   2. 4.2. Secure the shaped sheetmetal part -2-  with the fastening screws -1-  on the main folding top bow. → Tightening torque: 1.7 Nm (1.5 ft. lb.) 
5. Secure the hood covering joint at the roof frame (3).
   Fig 4: Securing Hood Covering Joint

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   1. 5.1. Secure the hood covering joint -2-  at the left and right with fastening screws -1-  on the roof frame (3) -3-  .
6. Secure the hood covering at the sides of the roof frame (1).
   Fig 5: Securing Hood Covering

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   1. 6.1. Lay the hood covering to the front and guide the shaped sheetmetal part -3-  at the left and right into the roof frame (1) -1-  from above.
   2. 6.2. Starting at the rear of the bottom side of the roof frame, secure the hood covering with fastening screws -2-  . → Tightening torque: 5 Nm (3.5 ft. lb.) 
7. Secure holding strap for the hood covering.
   Fig 6: Installing Hood Covering Holding Strap

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   1. 7.1. Position holding strap at the right on the inside of the roof frame (3) and press in the clip -arrow-  .
   2. 7.2. On the left side, the holding strap is secured with the fixing clip on the wire harness.
8. Secure hood covering at the front.
   Fig 7: Securing Hood Covering - Front

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   1. 8.1. A cardboard strip and a self-adhesive strip are affixed at the front of the hood covering. Pull the protective film off the adhesive tape.
   2. 8.2. Fold the hood material around the roof frame edge without wrinkles -arrow-  . The hood covering is initially held with fixing clips.
9. Secure tension rope for hood covering.
   Fig 8: Identifying Hood Covering Screws

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   1. 9.1. Position the tension rope eye -1-  on the main folding top bow and secure with the fastening screw -2-  . → Tightening torque: 7 Nm (5 ft. lb.) 
10. Secure the hood covering at the tension bow.
    Fig 9: Securing Tension Bow Hood Covering

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    1. 10.1. Press the tightening strap of the hood covering (notch marking) -A-  into the lower groove of the tension bow -B-  (center of tension bow is identified by a hole).
    2. 10.2. Secure the hood covering by tapping in the piping -C-  .
11. Fit tension bow seal.
    Fig 10: Fitting Tension Bow Seal

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    1. 11.1. Press the tension bow seal into the lower groove of the tension bow -arrow-  and secure at both ends with the fastening screws. → Tightening torque: 5 Nm (3.5 ft. lb.) 
12. Secure restraining strap at the main folding top bow.
    Fig 11: Securing Main Folding Top Bow Restraining Strap

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    1. 12.1. Engage the tension spring -3-  on the restraining strap at the left -4-  and use a piece of welding wire -5-  to pull it through the fabric pocket -2-  (-arrow-  ).
    2. 12.2. Engage the restraining strap at the right -1-  into the tension spring -3-  .