Adjusting The Hardtop

Fig 1: Identifying Adjusting Hardtop Illustration

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Information 

• Set gap dimensions on the lids, doors and covers or accessories in accordance with the gap specifications. 
• If the clearance in the opening is too great or too small, the movable body or the accessories must be centered accordingly. 
• Ensure that the gaps do not taper or do not narrow at local points. 
• The given values are guidelines which should be observed as far as possible. 
• The guidelines apply to repair and assembly work. 
• Use star gauges to check the gap dimensions, Star Gauges For Body Gap Dimensions NR. 127-1 

Information 

Change setting on the convertible top pin housing only after checking the adjusting dimensions with the convertible top closed.

1. Check gap dimensions for hardtop. → WM 5X00IN DIAGRAM - BODY GAP DIMENSIONS (ALL MODELS)
2. Unclip trim panel for hardtop locking element -1-  in an upward direction.
   Fig 2: Removing Trim Panel

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3. Loosen fastening screw -1-  for the rear hardtop locking element -2-  by approx. two turns and then loosen fully by hand (approx. eight turns).
   Fig 3: Identifying Rear Hardtop Locking Element

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4. Loosen fastening screws -3-  .

   Move hardtop right to the front in the direction of travel.

5. By shifting the hardtop sideways at the rear hardtop locking elements, set a parallel gap -A-  at the windscreen frame.
   Fig 4: Aligning Hardtop Front

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6. Tighten the fastening screws -2-  of the rear hardtop locking elements. Tightening torque → Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ft. lb.) 
   Fig 5: Adjusting Gap Between Hardtop And Convertible Top Compartment Lid

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7. By turning the fastening nuts -1-  adjust the gap dimension between hardtop and convertible-top compartment lid -C-  on both sides of the vehicle. Tighten fastening nuts -1-  . Tightening torque → Tightening torque: 90 Nm (67 ft. lb.) 
8. Screw down the fastening screw -3-  of the rear hardtop locking element. Tightening torque → Tightening torque: 46 Nm (34 ft. lb.) 
9. Loosen fastening screws -1-  .
   Fig 6: Aligning Hardtop

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10. By shifting the centering journal -2-  sideways at the hardtop by -2 mm +/-1-  , set a parallel gap at the sides -B-  of the windscreen frame. Tighten fastening screws -1-  . Tightening torque → Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ft. lb.) 
11. Close all side windows.
12. Check for smooth operation and freedom from leaks; adjust the channel strips on the hardtop for the side window if necessary.

    Close the side windows and check the position of the side windows in relation to the hardtop, see also: → 647519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING SIDE WINDOW - section on "Adjusting".

    Fig 7: Adjusting Hardtop Channel Strips

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13. It might be possible to avoid adjusting the side windows by varying the gap at the hardtop at the rear. If the windows are in contact with the hardtop at their end position, correct the gap at the hardtop at rear toward the max. value. If the side windows leak, correct the gap at the hardtop at rear toward the min. value. → 644019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT DOOR WINDOW
14. Check fastening clips, replace if necessary. Clip in trim panel for hardtop locking element -1-  .
    Fig 8: Clipping Trim Panel

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