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Inner Headliner, 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.

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.

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.





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.