Convertible Top Canvas: Service and Repair

WM 614219 Removing and installing rear side section flap

Tools






Preliminary work

Removing hardtop mount => 611719 Removing and installing hardtop mount - section on "Removing"

Removing rear side section flap





Installation position of rear side panel flap

1. Press in locking tabs -Arrows A- and pull electric plug connection -1- up and off -Arrow B-.





Releasing electric plug connection

2. Insert Allen key into the emergency operation mechanism and turn it counterclockwise (in direction of arrow) until the flap lid starts to move vertically.





Lid top in service position

3. Move rear side panel flap -1- out of the pin -2- in an upwards direction -Arrow A- and guide out of the frame for the roll-over protection system -3- downwards -Arrow B-.





Removing rear side panel flap

Installing rear side section flap





Installation position of rear side panel flap

Information

The height adjusting nut is set to its basic setting at the factory. This setting should not be changed.

1. Insert Allen key into the emergency operation mechanism and turn it counterclockwise (in direction of arrow) until the flap lid starts to move vertically.





Lid service position

2. Introduce rear side panel flap -1- into top of frame for roll-over protection system -3- -Arrow A- , then swing it inwards -Arrow B- and insert it into the pins -2- -Arrow C-.





Installing rear side section flap

3. Push in electric plug connection -1- until it engages audibly.





Locking plug connection

Subsequent work

1. Installing hardtop mount => 611719 Removing and installing mount for hardtop - section on "Installing"
2. Perform drive link test on rear side panel flap with PIWIS tester 9718.
3. Calibrate convertible top. => 6101K2 K2 -Calibrating cabriolet convertible top
4. Check gap dimension of rear side panel, adjusting if necessary. => 706819 Removing and installing C-pillar trim - section on "Installing"