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Cabriolet Roof Lining




Removing And Installing Cabriolet Roof Trims - As Of Model Year 2002







Removing roof lining, front







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.














Installing front roof lining
















Removing rear roof lining










Installing rear roof lining










Removing and installing side roof lining

Removing side roof lining

1 - Opening the Velcro fastening







- Disconnect the velcro fastening connection -11a- between the roof lining -11- at the side and the corner bow -11b- in -direction of arrow-.

2 - Removing roof lining at sides of roof frame 3







1. Drill out the fastening rivets -12a-. Remove the roof lining at the side -11- and the plastic insert -12b-.

Installing side roof lining

1 - Installing roof lining at sides of roof frame 3







1. Position the roof lining at the side -11- and the plastic insert -12b- on the main bow.
2. Rivet on to the holes provided on the main bow using the fastening rivets -12a- (included in scope of replacement parts)

2 - Closing the Velcro fastening.







- Close the velcro fastening connection -11a- between the roof lining -11- at the side and the corner bow -11b- in -direction of arrow-.

Tightening torques