Convertible Top, Servicing

Inner Headliner, Servicing

Inner headliner strap with hose B6C 003 05D







- Bring convertible top into position shown.


CAUTION:
- The convertible top hydraulic system is depressurized after 10 minutes.
- Risk of injury from lowering convertible top.

NOTE: To prevent convertible top from lowering, press convertible top switch, secure top against lowering if necessary.

- For better accessibility, completely lower side windows.







- Remove cable ties - arrow - on jacketed pull-spring.







- Check diverting eyelet - 1 - for damage or deformation.
- If necessary, replace both diverting eyes.
- Fold sheathing - 2 - back and disengage headliner cord at pull-spring.







- Guide headliner cord through rubber hose - 1 - and re-engage it at pull-spring - 2 -.
- Slide sheathing - 3 - over pull-spring - 2 -.
- Guide a cable tie through slit - arrow - present on sheathing - 3 - and tighten it.
- Close convertible top until bracket is vertical (on stop) and convertible top compartment cover is closed.

NOTE: Cover convertible top compartment cover and side panel to protect against paint damage.

- Remove molding - 1 - from bracket.
- Remove rivet - 2 -.
- Separate sewn seam - 3 - on torn off mounting strap and remove "old strap".







- Lay mounting strap from repair kit flush on convertible top headliner - arrows - and sew with a double seam.

NOTE: Before sewing, ensure strap is positioned correctly on headliner to avoid a twisted seam.







- Secure strap to convertible top frame with accompanying rivet - arrow -.
- Install inner headline molding on bracket.
- Perform function test.