Convertible Top Headliner, Removing and Installing
Convertible Top Headliner, Removing And Installing
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Closing Pliers VAS 6138
- Staple Gun VAS 6148 with Replacement Staples F/VAS6148 VAS 6148/1
- Pop rivet pliers VAS 5072
Removing
NOTE: Convertible top, parts designations.
- Bring convertible top into center position.
- Remove bolts - arrows -.
- Remove seal sideways out of seal carrier.
- Remove retaining strip - 1 - with seal.
- Remove bolt - A -.
- Remove securing profile - B - from rail - C -.
NOTE: The tensioning cable and front strap on convertible top are fastened together with bolt - A -.
- Remove rivet - 1 - from eyelet.
- Remove rubber cable - 2 - from eyelet - 3 - on inner side of roof guide "2".
- Disengage tensioning cable from spring - arrow - and pull through eyelet on rear end of roof guide and forward.
NOTE: The spring is visible at the rear end of the roof guide "2" when the convertible top is brought into center position.
- Loosen cable tie - 1 -.
- Fold hose back and disengage tensioning cable - 2 -.
- Remove rivet - 3 -.
- Remove tensioning bands from sealing element bushings on convertible top frame.
- Loosen guide bracket upper bolted connection - 1 - and disengage strap - 2 -.
- Remove convertible top headliner plastic strips from roof rail "2" and "3".
- Clamp Replacement Staples VAS 6148/1 onto ends of zip fasteners - arrow -.
- Pull zip fasteners apart.
NOTE: Ensure zip fastener is not damaged.
- Drill convertible top headliner tab rivet - 1 - on bracket.
- Remove convertible top headliner securing strip - 2 - from groove in bracket.
- Remove convertible top headliner from rear window guide frame. Ensure no clips remain in rear window guide frame.
NOTE: Replace faulty clips.
Installing
- Bring convertible top into center position.
- Check whether clips - 1 - are located completely in convertible top headliner frame.
- Press convertible top headliner frame into rear window frame with wide pliers.
- When closing zip fastener, ensure center markings - arrows - align.
- The remaining convertible top headliner installation is done in reverse order.
NOTE:
- Ensure all convertible top components are positioned and function properly.
- Perform function test.