Removing and Installing A-Pillar Trim
Removing And Installing A-pillar Trim
Preliminary work
1. Move convertible top to service position. Refer to IN -Convertible top service position
NOTE: Only for vehicles with hardtop.
2. Remove hardtop. Refer to Removing and installing hardtop
3. Remove sun visor. Refer to Removing and installing sun visor
Removing A-pillar trim
1. Unclip cap -1- in a downward direction with a small screwdriver and remove it -arrow A-.
2. Unscrew fastening screws -2- and remove convertible-top peg mount -3- downwards -arrow B-.
Removing A-pillar trim
1. Pull the A-pillar trim -1- inwards along the windscreen frame -2-.
2. Remove A-pillar trim -1- in upward direction.
Installing A-pillar trim
NOTE: Ensure that deformation element is seated correctly before installation.
1. Check metal clips -3- and replace if necessary.
2. Insert A-pillar trim -1- laterally (transition point to dashboard) on windscreen frame and click into place.
3. Position A-pillar trim -1- on windscreen frame -2- and clip into place.
Installing convertible-top peg mount
1. Place convertible-top peg mount -1- on windscreen frame from below -arrow A-, position it correctly and screw down hand-tight using the fastening screws -2-.
2. To position convertible-top peg mount, close convertible top or fit hardtop.
3. Move convertible-top peg mount as far as possible outwards (towards the centring journal) -arrow B- and screw down. Tightening torque -] Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
4. Position cap -3- from below -arrow C- and clip into place.
Subsequent work
1. Install sun visor. Refer to Removing and installing sun visor
2. End service position. Refer to IN -Convertible top service position
3. Check gap dimensions for convertible top, adjust if necessary. Refer to Diagram - body gap dimensions
NOTE: Only for vehicles with hardtop.
4. Install hardtop. Refer to Removing and installing hardtop
NOTE: Only for vehicles with hardtop.
5. Adjust hardtop. Refer to Adjusting hardtop