Removal and Replacement
Replacing Hood Frame
Installing convertible top frame
NOTE: Ensure that the assembly aid is seated firmly. The assembly aid must be recalibrated after removal. Refer to Adjusting convertible top
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-.
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 centring journal. Refer to Removing and installing front convertible top mount
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. Refer to Removing and installing wire harness for convertible top
13. Install potentiometer. Refer to Removing and installing 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-.