Removing roof lining, front
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CAUTION:
Avoid damage to or destruction of the tension bow seal.
The following procedure Convertible top in service position must be observed!
- Move convertible top to the rear by means of the electric motor until the convertible-top compartment lid has reached the rear end position. Move convertible top forward by means of the electric motor until the convertible-top compartment lid moves forward. Then interrupt closing operation. Disengage left and right tension cables and fold up the tension bow. The convertible top must no longer be electrically operated in this position.
FRONT ROOF LINING REMOVING PROCEDURE (STEPS 1-5) (CABRIOLET, AS OF MY 2002)
| No. | Procedure | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Convertible top in service position | Move convertible top to the rear by means of the electric motor until the convertible-top compartment lid has reached the rear end position. Move convertible top forward by means of the electric motor until the convertible-top compartment lid moves forward, then interrupt closing operation. Disengage left and right tension cables and fold up the tension bow. The convertible top must no longer be electrically operated in this position. | |
| 1 | Removing convertible-top lock | Unscrew Torx screws T30 -1-2-3- . See Fig 1 . |
| 2 | Unscrewing fastening screws | Unscrew the fastening screws -4- . See Fig 1 . |
| 3 | Pulling off front clamping rail | Pull off sewn-on clamping rail -5- . See Fig 1 . |
| 4 | Pulling off the clamping rail at the rear | Pull off sewn-on clamping rail -6- . See Fig 1 . |
| 5 | Removing roof lining connection on front roof frame 1 | Unscrew the expanding nuts -7-8- . See Fig 1 . |
FRONT ROOF LINING REMOVING PROCEDURE (STEPS 6-9) (CABRIOLET, AS OF MY 2002)
| No. | Procedure | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Removing clamping rail connection from the main bow | Unscrew fastening screws -9-10-direction of arrow- . See Fig 2 . |
| Opening the Velcro fastening of the side roof lining | Open the velcro fastening on the side roof lining on the left and right. See: REMOVING AND INSTALLING SIDE ROOF LINING . | |
| 7 | Opening the Velcro fastening | Open the velcro fastening -13- . See Fig 2 . |
| 8 | Removing bracing straps | Unscrew fastening screw -14-X, Y- . See Fig 2 . |
| 9 | Removing roof lining connection at the corner bow | Press the connection strip -15-16-direction of arrow- . See Fig 2 . |