Convertible Top Frame: Service and Repair
613055 Replacing Hood Frame
Installing convertible top frame
NOTE: Ensure that the assembly aid is seated firmly. The assembly aid must be recalibrated after removal.
1. Install convertible top support.
1.1. Position convertible-top support -1- on the assembly aid and secure with fastening screws -3- or fastening nuts -2-. Tightening torque Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)
NOTE: Use assembly grease when fitting the pins.
2. Install roof frame 2.
2.1. Press bushings -1- into the bore on the outside of roof frame 2 -2-.
2.2. Position roof frame 2 -2- on the convertible top support -3- and join them together with the pin -4-. Use the retaining clip -5- to secure the pin -4-.
NOTE: Use assembly grease when fitting the pins.
3. Install roof frame 3.
3.1. Press bushings -1- into the bore on the inside of roof frame 3 -2-.
3.2. Position roof frame 3 -2- on the convertible top support -3- and join them together with the pin -4-. Use the retaining clip -5- to secure the pin -4-.
NOTE:
- When replacing the plastic bushings 1, always replace all plastic bushings.
- Use assembly grease when fitting the pins.
4. Install roof frame 1.
4.1. Press plastic bushings -1- into the bore on the outside and inside of roof frame 2 -2- and roof frame 3 -3-.
4.2. Press plastic bushings -1- into the bore on the outside and inside of roof frame 1 -4-.
NOTE:
Pins pressed in incorrectly
- Plastic bushings can break
- The pins must only be pressed in by hand.
4.3. Position roof frame 2 -2- and roof frame 3 -3- on roof frame 1 -4- and join them together with pins -5- and -6-. Use the retaining clip -7- to secure pins -5- and -6-.
5. Install main folding top bow.
5.1. Position main folding top bow -1- on the convertible top support -2-.
5.2. Position square hole washer -3- and standard washer -4- on the main folding top bow. Coat fastening screw -5- with Loctite 270 and screw it in. Use the fastening screw -5- to secure the main folding top bow. Tightening torque Tightening torque: 9 Nm (6.5 ftlb.)
6. Install corner bow.
6.1. Press bushings -1- into the bore on the corner bow -2-.
6.2. Position corner bow -2- on the convertible top support -3- and press in the anti-spread lock -4-. Secure the anti-spread lock with the locking pin.
7. Install tension bow.
7.1. Press bushings -1- into the bore on the main folding top bow -2-.
7.2. Position tension bow -3- on main folding top bow and press in the anti-spread lock -4-. Secure the antispread lock with the locking pin.
8. Install tension rope.
8.1. Press tension rope -1- into the ball head -2- on the tension bow -3-.
9. Install centering journal.
10. Install thrust wedge.
10.1. Position thrust wedge -1- on the main folding top bow -2- and secure with the fastening screws -3-. Tightening torque Tightening torque: 2.8 Nm (2.0 ftlb.)
11. Install lever.
11.1. Position lever -1- on main folding top bow -2- and secure the lever with the retaining clip -3-.
12. Install wire harness for convertible top.
13. Install potentiometer.
Installing tension strap
1. Fit tension strap on roof frame 1.
1.1. Position tension strap -1- on roof frame 1 -2- and secure with the fastening screws -3-. Tightening torque Tightening torque : 5 Nm (3.5 ftlb.)
2. Fit tension strap on main folding top bow.
2.1. Position tension strap -1- at the holes provided on the main folding top bow -2- and use blind rivets -3- (included in parts scope for convertible top covering) to rivet on the tension strap -1-.
3. Fit tension strap on the corner bow.
3.1. Position tension strap -1- at the holes provided on the corner bow -2- and use blind rivets -3- (included in parts scope for convertible top covering) to rivet on the tension strap -1-.
4. Fit tension strap and bracing strap on the tension bow.
4.1. Position the bracing strap -1- as shown. Position tension strap -2- and bracing strap -1- at the holes provided on the tension bow -3- and use blind rivets -4- (included in parts scope for convertible top covering) to rivet on the tension strap -2-.
Installing plastic panel
1. Install plastic panel.
1.1. Insert fixing clip -1- onto plate of plastic panel from behind -2- and turn 90° clockwise.
1.2. Position plastic panel -2- on roof frame 1 -3- and screw down with the fastening screws -4-. Tightening torque Tightening torque : 5 Nm (3.5 ftlb.)
Installing styling frame
1. Install styling frame on roof frame 3.
1.1. Screw air deflector -1- to the front face of the styling frame -2- with the fastening screw -3-. Tightening torque Tightening torque: 1.7 Nm (1.5 ftlb.)
1.2. Position styling frame -2- on roof frame 3 -4- and secure with the fastening screws -5-. Tightening torque Tightening torque : 1.7 Nm (1.5 ftlb.)
2. Install styling frame on roof frame 2.
2.1. Secure fabric guide plate -1- and styling frame -2- with the fastening screws -3- and washers -4-. Tightening torque Tightening torque: 1.7 Nm (1.5 ftlb.)
NOTE: Coat fastening screws -7- for styling frame 2 with Loctite 243.
2.2. Position styling frame -2- on roof frame 2 -5-. Adjust gap -A = 3.1 + 0.5- between styling frame 2 -2- and styling frame 3 -6-. Tighten fastening screws -7- and washers -8-. Tightening torque Tightening torque : 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
3. Install seal on styling frame (roof frame 3).
3.1. Position aluminium profile -1- on styling frame -2- and screw in place with fastening screws -3-. Tightening torque Tightening torque: 1.7 Nm (1.5 ftlb.)
3.2. Insert seal -4- into the aluminium profile -1-.
4. Install seal on styling frame (roof frame 2).
4.1. Position aluminium profile -1- on styling frame -2- and screw in place with fastening screws -3-. Tightening torque Tightening torque: 1.7 Nm (1.5 ftlb.)
4.2. Insert seal -4- into the aluminium profile -1-.