Procedures
Replacing convertible-top covering
NOTE:
- The convertible-top covering spare parts shown are required for replacement of the convertible-top covering!
- The spare parts contained in the "convertible-top covering" scope of parts must always be replaced!
- The convertible-top covering must be replaced at a room temperature of at least 15 °Celsius (59 °Fahrenheit)!
- The roof liner must be removed when replacing the convertible- top covering on the model version with roof liner!
- The centre cover moulding is characterised by a second groove for the connection to the roof liner which must be ordered separately!
Component Overview:
Removal Overview of Convertible-Top Covering Components
Component Views, Removal Part 1:
NOTE: The roof liner must be removed when replacing the convertible-top covering on the model version with roof liner!
1. Detaching retaining rail and convertible top seal on the roof frame
2. Detaching seal at sides of roof frame
3. Detaching shaped sheetmetal part with convertible-top covering
4. Detaching rubber section and convertible-top covering on tension bow
5. Pulling off additional seal
6. Detaching cable of the convertible-top covering
7. Detaching fold on convertible-top covering at the sides (convertible top half open)
Component Views, Removal Part 2:
8. Removing clamping rail and slider
9. Detaching pull strip from the clamping rail and slider
10. Detaching holding strap of the convertible-top covering
11. Detaching convertible-top covering at the roof frame
12. Model version without roof liner: pressing retaining clips and cover moulding out of roof frame
13. Model version with roof liner: pulling out convertible-top covering and pressing out cover moulding
14. Pulling out convertible-top covering at the main bow
Removing Convertible-Top Covering
1. Detaching retaining rail and convertible-top seal on the roof frame (convertible top half open)
a. Unscrew the fastening screws from the retaining rail or the fastening screws from the left and right of the convertible-top seal.
b. Pull out the convertible-top seal corners on the left and on the right to the front.
2. Detaching seal at sides of roof frame
The seal on the roof frame consists of two parts.
a. Pull the lower seal out of the profile of the retaining strip.
b. On the upper seal with the retaining rail unscrew the fastening screws and remove the seal and the retaining rail from the roof frame.
3. Detaching shaped sheetmetal part with convertible-top covering
- Undo the fastening screws on the roof frame and raise the shaped sheetmetal part together with the convertible-top covering.
4. Detaching rubber section and convertible-top covering on tension bow
- Pull the rubber section out of the profile strip of the tension bow and detach the convertible-top end piece from the tension bow.
5. Pulling off additional seal
- Pull the additional seal out of the lower groove of the tension bow, pull the seal on the convertible-top covering out of the upper groove of the tension bow and pull the convertible-top covering down and off.
6. Detaching cable of the convertible-top covering
- At the front B-pillar (main bow), undo the fastening screw from the cable eye and clamping rail.
7. Detaching fold at the rear sides (convertible top half open)
a. Undo the fold of the convertible-top covering edge.
b. Pull the convertible-top covering out of the clamping rails at the bottom sides.
c. Unscrew the fastening screw at the rear of the clamping rail.
8. Removing clamping rail and slider
a. Press the plastic plugs in the clamping rail out of the main bow from the inside.
b. Pull clamping rail with slider out of the main bow at the top and bottom.
9. Detaching pull strip from the clamping rail and slider
a. Pull the horizontal pull strip of the convertible-top covering out of the groove in the clamping rail and pull the vertical pull strip out of the groove in the slider.
10. Detaching holding strap of the convertible-top covering
- Detach the Velcro fastening of the holding strap around the push bar.
11. Detaching convertible-top covering at the roof frame
- Detach the convertible-top covering on the roof frame at the front and lay it down to the rear.
12. Model version without roof liner
a. Press retaining clips and centre cover moulding out of roof frame.
b. Press the retaining clips out of the groove of the centre cover moulding.
c. Press the centre cover moulding out of the roof frame using a plastic spatula.
13. Model version with roof liner
a. Pull out convertible-top covering and press out cover moulding.
b. Pull the tightening strip of the convertible-top covering out of the cover moulding.
c. Press the centre cover moulding out of the roof frame using a plastic spatula.
14. Pulling out convertible-top covering at the main bow
a. Detach the tightening strip on the left and right sides on the main bow and pull the tightening strip of the convertible-top covering out of the groove of the main bow.
b. Remove the convertible-top covering from the convertible-top frame.
Installation Overview of Convertible-Top Covering Components
Component Views, Installation Part 1:
1. Preparing convertible-top frame and convertible-top covering
2. Pulling tightening strip of convertible-top covering into centre cover moulding
3. Pulling convertible-top covering in at the main bow
4. Fastening convertible-top covering at the main bow (convertible top unlocked)
5. Fitting additional seal
6. Fastening the convertible-top covering at the sides of the roof frame
7. Fastening convertible-top covering at the front (convertible top unlocked)
8. Pulling pull strip into the clamping rail
9. Fitting the clamping rail with slider
10. Fastening cable of the convertible-top covering
Component Views, Installation Part 2:
1. Securing the clamping rail
2. Fastening convertible-top covering at the sides
3. Fastening holding strap of the convertible-top covering
4. Fastening the retaining rail and convertible-top seal on the roof frame
5. Fastening seal at the sides of the roof frame
6. Fastening convertible-top covering end piece on the tension bow (convertible top closed)
7. Fitting retaining clips, pull strip and centre cover moulding in the roof frame
8. Fastening rubber pull strap on the tension strap of the convertible-top covering (convertible top closed)
9. Fitting tension bow seal
Installing the Convertible-Top Covering
CAUTION
- Damage to the convertible-top covering and the flexible rear window may be caused by incorrect removal with the convertible top open!
- Introduction on 13.04.2000 of a new convertible-top covering with modified rear window!
- Necessary conversion measure for tensioning bow in vehicles up to production date 12.04.2000
- In vehicles with a roof liner produced before 12.04.2000, a new roof liner with a new cut must be installed when the convertible-top covering with a smaller rear window is replaced.
- Refer to Replacing convertible-top frame (conversion measure at tensioning bow for the tension strap and the roof liner on vehicles produced up to 12.04.2000).
NOTE:
- All pins and screw joints must be checked for tightness before the convertible-top covering is installed!
- When setting down the convertible top for the first time, support the folding of the convertible-top window with your hand!
- It is important that no creasing occurs in the convertible-top window when folding it for the first time!
- If the convertible-top covering is very taut (with new convertible- top covering), close the convertible top and heat the convertible- top covering evenly using a heating lamp!
- Ensure that the convertible-top covering is not heated for longer than 1 hour!
- Maintain a safe distance from the heating lamp of approx. 50 cm, then leave the vehicle overnight with the convertible top closed!
- In order to avoid abrasions when the convertible top is set down for a long period (hardtop operation), insert protective fleece between the folds of the convertible-top window!
1. Preparing convertible-top frame and convertible-top covering (convertible top locked)
a. Measure the centre between the restraining straps and mark it on the tension bow.
b. Replace the seals contained in the scope of parts on the left and right of the roof frame, and replace the centre cover moulding.
c. Replace the tension strap. [1][2]Procedures
2. Pulling tightening strip of convertible-top covering into centre cover moulding
Inset A = model version without roof liner
a. Pull tightening strip of convertible-top covering into cover moulding.
b. Position the retaining clips in the groove of the centre cover moulding.
Inset B = model version with roof liner
- Pull tightening strip of convertible-top covering into cover moulding.
3. Pulling convertible-top covering in at the main bow
a. Lay the convertible-top covering on the convertible-top frame, fit the tightening strip of the convertible-top covering in the groove of the main bow and centre.
b. For vehicles and convertible-top coverings with extended tightening strips on the left and right, cut off the tightening strips flush at the tension strap.
4. Fastening convertible-top covering at the main bow (convertible top unlocked)
a. Press the centre of the convertible-top covering that coincides with the marking on the tension bow into the upper groove of the tension bow.
b. Centre the middle of the seal and tap into the groove of the tension bow.
5. Fitting additional seal
a. Press the tension bow seal in the centered groove of the tension bow.
b. Pull the protective paper off the self-adhesive strip of the convertible-top covering and the tension bow seal.
c. Position convertible-top covering on the tension bow seal and press into place.
6. Fastening the convertible-top covering at the sides of the roof frame
a. Lay the convertible-top covering to the front and guide the shaped sheetmetal part into the roof frame from above.
b. Fasten the convertible-top covering with the fastening screws starting from the rear bottom side of the roof frame.
7. Fastening convertible-top covering at the front (convertible top unlocked)
A cardboard strip and a self-adhesive strip are affixed at the front of the convertible-top covering.
a. Pull the protective paper off the adhesive tape and fold the convertible-top material around the roof frame into the groove without wrinkles.
b. The fold is initially held with fixing clips.
8. Pulling pull strip into the clamping rail
a. Pull the horizontal pull strip of the convertible-top covering into the groove of the clamping rail.
b. Fold the cardboard insert underneath around the clamping rail.
9. Fitting the clamping rail with slider
- Pull the vertical pull strip of the convertible-top covering into the slider, turn it inward and push it into the main bow together with the clamping rail.
10. Fastening cable of the convertible-top covering
- Position the cable with the clamping rail at the B-pillar (main bow) and screw in place with the fastening screw.
11. Securing the clamping rail
- The clamping rail is secured by pressing the plastic plugs into the clamping rail from the inside.
12. - Fastening convertible-top covering at the sides
- Clamp the outer pull strip of the convertible-top covering behind the leaf spring.
13. Fastening holding strap of the convertible-top covering
- Guide the Velcro seal of the holding strap around the push bar and close.
14. Fastening the retaining rail and convertible-top seal on the roof frame
a. Remove the fixing clips and clip the convertible-top seal into the roof frame at the corners from the front.
b. Fasten the retaining rail at the front on the roof frame using the fastening screws.
c. Close and lock the convertible top.
15. Fastening seal at the sides of the roof frame
a. The seal on the roof frame at the sides consists of two parts.
b. Screw the upper seal to the roof frame together with a retaining rail using the fastening screws.
c. Press the lower seal into the profile of the retaining rail.
16. Fastening convertible-top covering end piece on the tension bow (convertible top closed)
- Apply adhesive over approx. 300 mm on the left and right sides of the convertible-top covering end piece and fold it over.
17. Fitting retaining clips, pull strip and centre cover moulding in the roof frame
Model version with roof liner
a. When pressing the centre cover moulding into the roof frame, make sure that the top side of the convertible top is free from wrinkles.
b. If necessary, shift the pull strip to the left or right.
Model version without roof liner
The centre cover moulding is additionally secured using a retaining clip (small inset).
Press the retaining clip into the groove of the centre cover moulding and pull downwards over the roof frame edge.
18. Fitting tension bow seal
- Press the tension bow seal into the outer groove of the tension bow.