Convertible Top Deck Lid Seal: Service and Repair

WM 619319 Removing and installing seal for convertible top compartment lid

Preliminary work

Remove right and left side trim panels. -> 707519 Removing and installing side trim panel - section on "Removing" 707519 Removing and installing side trim panel

Removing seal for convertible-top compartment lid

1. Move convertible top to position shown in the illustration.





Convertible top in service position

2. Unscrew fixing clip -1- and slightly pull out rubber seal for door -2-.





Loosening rubber seal

3. Unscrew fastening screws -1- in area of B-pillar on right and left and gently lift seal for convertible top compartment lid -2-.





Loosening seal

4. Remove seal for convertible top compartment lid from the flanges -1- at the side panels -Arrow A- , at the corner pieces -Arrow B- and with the engine compartment bulkhead -Arrow C-.





Removing seal

Installing seal for convertible-top compartment lid

Information

- Before replacing, check the existing seal for signs of damage (areas torn, crushed, etc.). If there are signs of damage, the seal must be replaced.

- The seal is pressed onto the flange without any additional sealants.

1. Lay seal for convertible top compartment lid -1- evenly along the flange. Position and press the seal without any tension on the flanges to the side panel -Arrow A- , corner pieces -Arrow B- and to the engine compartment bulkhead -Arrow C-.





Installing seal

2. Position seal for convertible top compartment lid -2- in area of B-pillar and secure with fastening screws -1-.





Fastening seal

3. Stick rubber seal for door -2- on the B-pillar and press in fixing clip -1- through both seals.





Fasten rubber seal.

Information

- Pay particular attention to the areas near the tight roundings for correct installation; there must be no deformation or stretching.

4. Check installation is correct.
5. Close convertible top.

Subsequent work

Install right and left side trim panels. -> 707519 Removing and installing side trim panel - section on "Installing" 707519 Removing and installing side trim panel