54 34 101 Removing and Installing Complete EH Convertible Top

54 34 101 - Removing and installing complete EH convertible top





Special tools required:
- 54 3 110 54 3 110 Lifting Gear





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove side trim upper section Removing and Installing/Replacing Rear Left or Right Upper Side Trim Section at rear
- Remove outer window cavity cover strip 51 37 240 Removing and installing/replacing outer window cavity cover strip for door window, rear left or right
- Remove convertible top compartment lid Removing and installing Convertible Top Compartment Lid
- Remove kinematics box Removing and Installing Kinematics Box





Before removing convertible top, mark position of main bearing in relation to body.
When installing convertible top, align main bearing to markings.





Measure distance between retaining plate and main bearing for convertible top on left and right and if necessary carry over measurement to new convertible top.
This roughly determines the longitudinal adjustment.

Installation:
If necessary, adjust distance for longitudinal alignment of convertible top Adjustments.
Check gap dimensions .





Lock threaded pin with internal Torx and release nuts.
Tightening torque 54 31 23AZ 54 31 Convertible Top, Frame and Actuation (Mechanical Components).





Note:
The right side is removed in the same way as the left side.

Disconnect cable straps (1) on left and right.

Installation:
Replace faulty cable straps.

Release screws (2) on left and right.

Tightening torque 54 31 22AZ 54 31 Convertible Top, Frame and Actuation (Mechanical Components).
Stow convertible top with assistance of a second person uniformly in convertible soft top compartment.





Release left and right screws (1).
Tightening torque 54 31 22AZ 54 31 Convertible Top, Frame and Actuation (Mechanical Components).





Left side:
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Unclip cable from retainers.
Detach cable straps (2).

Installation:
Replace faulty cable straps (2).

Unfasten plug connections (3) and disconnect.





Right side:
Unlock and disconnect upper and lower plug connections (1).
Disconnect cable straps.

Installation:
Replace faulty cable straps.





Release screws (1) from retaining bracket on rear window module.
Tightening torque 54 17 19AZ 51 17 Flaps.

Note:
Do not release retaining bracket on rollover protection - so as to ensure correct installation of the rear window module.





Note:
Carry out this part of the work with the assistance of two other persons.

Fit special tool 54 3 110 54 3 110 Lifting Gear with supports (1).
Attach hook (2) to convertible top frame.
To lift out the convertible top uniformly, make sure the special tool is aligned parallel to the convertible top.
If necessary, adjust the height via the left and right threaded rods.
Check that supports and hook are securely seated.
Carefully lift out convertible top with lifting apparatus.





Measure and note down adjustment depth of all castle nuts.
Replacement:
Carry over adjustment depth of all castle nuts to new convertible top.
On reinstallation:
Check adjustment depth prior to installation.
After body repair work:
Adjust convertible top Adjustments.





Installation:
Observe installation of kinematics box Removing and Installing Kinematics Box.

Carry out function check Component Tests and General Diagnostics.

Check gap dimensions .