Assembling convertible-top frame

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

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.)
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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