Removing and Installing Roll-Over Bar
ReRemoving And Installing Roll-Over Bar
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Roll-over bar installation overview
Assignment of roll-over bar and frame for roll-over protection system
Roll-over bar (module) with cover plate up to 07.07.2006
- Frame for roll-over protection system up to 07.07.2006 for roll-over bar (module) up to 07.07.2006
No conversion necessary.
- Frame for roll-over protection system as of 08.07.2006. Refer to Dates of introduction as of Vehicle Ident. Nos. for roll-over bar (module) up to 07.07.2006
The cover plate can be removed from the roll-over bar (module).
Roll-over bar (module) as of 08.07.2006. Refer to Dates of introduction as of Vehicle Ident. Nos.
- Frame for roll-over protection system up to 07.07.2006 for roll-over bar (module) as of 08.07.2006
The cover plate on the old roll-over bar (module) must be used on the new roll-over bar (module).
- Frame for roll-over protection system as of 08.07.2006. Refer to Dates of introduction as of Vehicle Ident. Nos. for roll-over bar (module) as of 08.07.2006
Can be installed together.
Dates of introduction as of Vehicle Ident. Nos.
Modified roll-over bar (module) and frame for roll-over protection system as of production date 08.07.2006
For details of specific Vehicle Ident. Nos., see table below.
Preliminary work
1. Remove cover for the rear. Refer to Removing and installing cover for rear.
2. Removing rear wall trim panel. Refer to Removing and installing trim panel for rear wall.
3. Fully open the convertible top.
General warning notes
Safety instructions for work on the roll-over protection system
CAUTION: Danger of injury when working on the roll-over protection system.
- The movement range of the roll-over protection system must be kept clear.
- Work on the roll-over protection system must only be performed with the ignition key withdrawn.
- Attention: Do not begin assembly work until after a waiting time of 1 minute has elapsed.
- Tools or other objects must not be placed in the extension area of the roll-over protection system.
- Remove the roll-over bar modules only after the roll-over bar has been extended (triggered).
It is not permissible to perform repairs on the roll-over bar modules.
The roll-over bar modules must be replaced in the event of visible damage or pressure marks.
After assembly work on the roll-over protection system - but at least every 2 years - the function of the roll-over protection system must be tested by triggering it via the diagnostic interface of the PIWIS tester 9718.
Only perform the function test on the roll-over protection system with the hardtop and cap removed and the convertible top open.
Removing roll-over bar
Mechanical emergency triggering of the roll-over protection system
If the roll-over bar modules cannot be triggered via the diagnostic interface, mechanical emergency triggering is possible.
1. Unclip cover upwards -1-.
CAUTION: Danger of injury when working on the roll-over protection system.
- The movement range of the roll-over protection system must be kept clear.
2. Press with a screwdriver against the upper edge of the pawl -2-. The roll-over protection system will be released.
Removing roll-over bar module
INFORMATION: Actuate the roll-over protection system only if:
- the hardtop is removed
- the convertible top is open
- the caps are removed
1. Connect the PIWIS tester 9718 to the diagnostic socket. Switch on ignition. Select menu item "Roll-over protection", and select menu item "Drive links" in the command line which then appears. Press the key combination described in the tester; the roll-over protection system is triggered.
2. Unscrew fastening screws -1- from the roll-over bar module -2-.
3. Pull roll-over bar module forwards slightly until the electric plug connection -3- is accessible.
4. Press in locking mechanism -Arrow A- and pull off electric plug connection -3- -Arrow B-.
5. Lift roll-over bar module -2- up and off.
Installing roll-over bar module
1. Push in electric plug connection -3- until it engages.
2. Position roll-over bar module -2- on frame for roll-over protection system -4- and screw down with new fastening screws -1-. Tightening torque: 33 Nm (24 ftlb.)
3. Press locking levers outward -Arrow A- and press in the roll-over bar -1- -Arrow B- until it is felt to engage -inset-.
CAUTION: Danger of injury when working on the roll-over protection system.
- The movement range of the roll-over protection system must be kept clear.
4. Check roll-over protection system (function test). Select menu item Roll-over protection, and select menu item Drive links in the command line which then appears. Press the key combination described in the tester; the roll-over protection system is triggered.
5. Press locking levers outward -Arrow A- and press in the roll-over bar -1- -Arrow B- until it is felt to engage -inset-.
Subsequent work
1. Install rear wall trim panel. Refer to Removing and installing trim panel for rear wall.
2. Install cover for rear. Refer to Removing and installing cover for rear.