Backfitting Convertible Top With Stowage Lock (From 09/05)

54 34 ... - Backfitting convertible top with stowage lock (from 09/05)





Special tools required:
- 54 3 180 54 3 180 Convertible Top Take-Up Fixture





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove complete convertible top Removing and Installing Complete EH Convertible Top
- Secure convertible top on convertible top mounting Notes on Convertible Top (Special Tool - Convertible Top Holders)





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





Overview of backfitting kit:
1. Cable strap
2. Stowage centering (without lock)
3. Screw for stowage centering
4. Bracket stowage centering
5. Screws for stop
6. Screw for Hall sensor
7. Stop for Hall sensor





Cover convertible top frame.
Chips must not get into the mechanism.
Saw off pin (1) from collar with hand saw.

Important!
Do not flex. Risk of damage!

Deburr collar with file.





Measure gap A between stowage lock (1) and main bearing (2).
Note down gap A.

Installation:
Adjust stowage without lock to gap A and screw down.





Release screw (1).
Remove stowage lock (2).
Release screws (3) and angle.





Mount convertible top on special tool 54 3 180 54 3 180 Convertible Top Take-Up Fixture and move with adapter cable until Hall sensor 5 is accessible.
Procedure is described in: Special tool Convertible top mount Notes on Convertible Top (Special Tool - Convertible Top Holders)





Release clip (1) from main bearing.
Release fabric tape (2) from clip.
Remove clip.





Release screw (1) and feed Hall sensor (2) out of main bearing in upward direction.





Insert stop screw (3) for Hall sensor into main bearing.
Check that Hall sensor (4) is flush with edge of main bearing (2).
Insert screw (1) with Loctite and tighten down.

Important!
Hall sensor must not turn when it is tightened down.
Check again that Hall sensor is flush.





Reposition cable loom (1) and secure to main wiring harness (3) with fabric adhesive tape (2) or cable strap.