Convertible Top - Revised Cover
REF. NO. 77/39DATE: June 1996
TO: ALL MERCEDES-BENZ PASSENGER CAR DEALERS
SUBJECT:
MODEL 129
REAR SOFT TOP COVER SIDE WINDOWS
As of October 1995, a new rear soft top cover with a modified side window shape (B, Figure 1) is being installed.
Note:
The part number for the rear soft top cover with the modified side windows remains unchanged.
At the same time, the location of the soft top supports (1a, Figure 2) inside the soft top storage compartment has been changed.
Note:
The part number for the rear soft top supports has changed. Please see Parts Information.
Reason for Modification
Due to the above-mentioned modifications, crease marks in the side windows due to incorrect folding of the soft top and chafing contact of the side windows with the soft top canvas fabric are prevented. Additionally, due to the relocation and re-sizing of the soft top supports, the crease mark caused by the spoiler contacting the lower section of the rear window is prevented.
Repair Notes:
Review of Service Information 77126A, October 1994, MODEL 129, A. SOFT TOP COVER WEAR is helpful prior to starting the repair procedure.
Prior to replacing the rear soft top canvas, the version and location of the soft top supports within the soft top storage compartment must be checked (see Repair Procedure).
If necessary, the modified soft top supports are to be installed (see Parts Information and Repair Procedure).
Repair Procedure
1. Open soft top storage compartment and determine version and location the soft top supports, using Figure 2 as a reference. If necessary, proceed with Step 2 below.
2. Carefully open overlay (small arrow, Figure 2) of fabric trim near the existing soft top supports (1a, Figure 2) and remove existing soft top supports.
3. Reglue the opened fabric trim and overlay (small arrow, Figure 2) to the soft top storage compartment as necessary.
4. Remove the protective foil from the modified soft top supports, part number 129 694 03 97.
Dimension Chart
5. Determine and mark the new exact location (lower section of Figure 2) for the modified soft top cover supports, using the dimensions as noted in the Dimension Chart and Figure 2.
6. Glue modified soft top cover supports to the fabric trim.
Repair hint:
The exact center of the soft top storage compartment can be determined by measuring the distance between the soft top storage compartment cover latchbores (large arrows, dimension "B", Figure 2). Half of dimension "B" is the exact center of the soft top storage compartment.
Parts Information
In Case of Warranty