Adjusting Convertible Top (Mechanical)

Adjusting convertible top (mechanical)

Note:
- Adjustment for EM convertible top and mechanical convertible top is identical except for adjustment of two drive rods on each unit.
- Removing complete convertible top, Removing and Installing Complete EM Convertible Top






Open convertible top compartment cover.

Position rail (1) (e.g. square-section pipe) on side wall (from left to right).

Because the rail (1) is positioned in the middle of the convertible top compartment, it is necessary to fit a spacer (2) (e.g. special tool 00 9 312) in each case on left/right between side wall and rail (1).

Compress spacer (2) on left/right with rail (1).

Rail (1) with spacer (2) must lie on top edge of side wall on left/right; if necessary, pull back rubber partly.

Caution!
Do not damage paintwork.






Using special tool 00 2 550 (special depth gauge), measure distance from side wall (lower edge of spacer 2) to contact face of convertible top mounting block at both threaded bolts.

Adjust gap (A) (front threaded bolt) and (B) (rear threaded bolt) with shims (3) (available in 1 mm thickness).

Distance (A) = approx. 203 mm
Distance (B) = approx. 175 mm






Calculation example:

Note:
Using a caliper gauge, measure height of auxiliary tools (1) and (2) on left/right in compressed state.

Height of auxiliary tools (1) and (2):






Distance (B) at rear threaded pin:











Center convertible top between side walls.






Secure convertible top with nuts and bolts. Do not tighten down.

Close convertible top compartment cover and convertible top.

Compensate gap (C) at retaining screw (1) on left/right with washers (2) (available in thicknesses of 1 mm).

Tighten down convertible top.






Check adjustment of convertible top lock on windshield and adjust if necessary, Compartment Lid Lock