697219 Removing and installing roll-over bar

WM 697219 Removing and installing roll-over bar

Tools

Technical values

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

Roll-over bar (module) 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 up to 07.07.2006

- Frame for roll-over protection system as of 08.07.2006 => 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).

Frame for roll-over protection system as of 08.07.2006

Roll-over bar (module) as of 08.07.2006 => Dates of introduction as of Vehicle Ident. Nos.

Roll-over bar (module) as of 08.07.2006

- 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

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. -> 705319 Removing and installing cover for rear- section on "Removing" 705319 Removing and installing rear cover.
2. Removing rear wall trim panel -> 703119 Removing and installing trim panel for rear wall - section on "Removing" 703119 Removing and installing rear wall trim panel
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 Work on the roll-over protection system must only be performed with the ignition key withdrawn.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

Installation position for roll-over bar

If the roll-over bar modules cannot be triggered via the diagnostic interface, mechanical emergency triggering is possible.

Mechanical emergency triggering of the roll-over protection system

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

Installation position for roll-over bar

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.

Triggering roll-over protection system

2. Unscrew fastening screws -1- from the roll-over bar module -2-.

Removing roll-over bar module

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

Installation position for roll-over bar

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

Installing roll-over bar module

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 => 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-.

Press in the roll-over bar

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.

Triggering roll-over protection system

5. Press locking levers outward -Arrow A- and press in the roll-over bar -1- -Arrow B- until it is felt to engage -inset-.

Press in the roll-over bar

Subsequent work

1. Install rear wall trim panel -> 703119 Removing and installing trim panel for rear wall - section on "Installing" 703119 Removing and installing rear wall trim panel
2. Install cover for rear -> 705319 Removing and installing cover for rear - section on "Installing" 705319 Removing and installing rear cover.