Body - Convertible Top Seals Noisy When Driving
Date: January 13, 2006Order No.: P-B-77.30/30b
Supersedes: P-B-77.30130a dated Nov. 14, 2005
Group: 77
Revision:
Applicable Models and Warranty Information Updated
SUBJECT:
Model 170.447/449/465/466
Model 171.454/456/473
Model 208.465/470/474
Model 209.456/465/475/476
Roof Seals Noisy When Driving on Rough Roads
If you receive customer reports in the above model vehicles that the roof seals are noisy when driving on rough roads, either the coating on the seals is worn or the seals are dirty and/or dry. Before attempting any adjustments to the roof mechanism or replacing the seals, proceed as follows.
1. Move roof to an intermediate position to gain access to the roof seals.
2. Caution! To help avoid possible personal injury or vehicle damage, secure roof according to WIS document AR77.50-P-3000-01V (170/171). For the 208 and 209, the roof will remain in an intermediate position with the ignition key in position 2.
3. Clean all seals which come in contact with the painted metal areas of the roof and body and the upper edges of the side glass using a clean, soft cloth and the window cleaning agent listed below.
4. With another clean, soft cloth, apply the special sliding compound, antifriction oil listed below to the area of the roof seals which contact the painted metal areas of the roof and body and the upper edges of the side glass.
5. Remove support tool (W230 589 04 63 00) according to WIS document AR77.50-P-3000-01V (170/171).
6. Actuate roof through the full opening and closing cycle several times.
7. Close roof.
Special Tools
Parts Information
Note:
The following allowable labor operations should be used when submitting a warranty claim for this repair.
In Case of Warranty, use the table.