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Convertible Top, Visual Appearance




Convertible top, visual appearance

Impairment of visual appeareance on convertible top

Determine fault pattern at the vehicle and enter the fault code in the test module. After entering the fault code, the repair instructions are displayed.

Known fault






Fault pattern 1








Seal join on A-pillar severely worn at top

Fault pattern 2







Lip on seal 1 top or front damaged


Fault pattern 4







Material has many waves in the area of the folding roof

Fault pattern 5






Abrasion of headlining in the area of the C-pillar

Fault pattern 6






Tension cables of the headliner loose or torn

Fault pattern 7








Welt at the edge of the rear side window: point of abrasion or broken

Fault pattern 8







Sealing lip on clamping bracket seal hanging down loose

Fault pattern 9







Points of abrasion in the area of the centre C-pillar

Fault pattern 10










Points of abrasion on outside on cover fabric at top of C-pillar, rear seam

Fault pattern 11







Scratches on the rear side windows

Fault pattern 12






Material hanging through to strong degree

Fault pattern 13






Sink marks in the area of the loose material


Fault pattern 14







Material separated from roof panel: fold not OK, cover has waves


Fault pattern 15







Wire bow strut protruding inwards from the pocket

Fault tree 16







Trim strip on clamping bracket poorly set

Fault pattern 17






Chromium trim strip on clamping bracket loosened or raised