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Roof Trim Panel



Removing And Installing Front Roof Trim Panel

Technical values







Preliminary work

1. Remove sun visor. Refer to Removing and installing sun visor
2. Remove front lock. Refer to Removing and installing front lock

Removing front roof trim panel







1. Unscrew fastening screws -1- and remove convertible-top peg mount -2- downwards -arrow-.







2. Unclip front roof trim panel and remove by pulling downwards -arrows-.







Installing front roof trim panel







1. Fit front roof trim panel to windscreen frame from below -arrows- and clip it into position.







2. Place convertible-top peg mount -2- on windscreen frame from below -arrow-, position it correctly and screw down hand-tight using the fastening screws -1-.







3. To prevent rattling noises, the two convertible-top peg mounts (left and right) must be facing outwards with respect to the centring pins fitted on the convertible top or hardtop when tightening the screws. The convertible top must be closed or the hardtop must be fitted in order to check the adjustment.
4. Tighten fastening screws -1-. Tightening torque: Final tightening: 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)

Subsequent work

1. Install front lock. Refer to Removing and installing front lock
2. Install sun visor. Refer to Removing and installing sun visor