54 37 ... Lowering Roofliner For Roof Shell In Middle

54 37 ... - Lowering roofliner for roof shell in middle





Special tools required:
- 51 0 310 51 0 310 Clip Release Tool






Installation:
- Microencapsulated screws (Loctite) must be replaced and may not be reused
- Screw connection must be completed within 20 min. (start of curing)
- Microencapsulated screws must not be retightened
- Thread of nut must be cleaned beforehand in event of repeated use





Move convertible top into service position.
Move convertible top so that angle of hinges is not ≤90°.

Important!
Risk of damage! Pressure in hydraulic system drops and convertible top loses its position.

Support rear roof shell to convertible top cover with suitable auxiliary material.
Auxiliary material must lie over wide area and over entire length.
Rear roof shell is supported by auxiliary material on convertible top cover.
Roof shells block each other.





Tie a safety knot into tensioning strap on left and right to prevent the tensioning strap from coiling up.

Important!
Release safety knot after installation.





Release retainers (2) with screwdriver and pull roof liner (1) off roof shell.

Installation:
Retainers (2) must not be damaged and must be pre-installed.
Check that roofliner is firmly seated. If necessary, bend retainers closed prior to installation.





Unclip roof liner at front with special tool 51 0 310 51 0 310 Clip Release Tool.

Installation:
If necessary, replace faulty clips.





Unclip roof liner at rear with special tool 51 0 310 51 0 310 Clip Release Tool.

Installation:
If necessary, replace faulty clips.





Pull tensioning strap completely out of automatic reel.
Tie a safety knot into tensioning strap to prevent the tensioning strap from coiling up.

Important!
Release safety knot after installation.

Unscrew nuts (1).
Tightening torque: 54 37 18AZ. 54 37 Power Convertible Top

Installation:
Replace compression nuts.

Remove automatic reel (2).
Lower roofliner and stow in vehicle.