Removing and Installing/Replacing A Tension Strap

54 34 250 - Removing and installing/replacing a tension strap





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Partially remove convertible top fabric Service and Repair





Release screws (1) on corner bows.
Drill out rivets (3) on main bow and remove completely (rattling noises).

Release screw (2) on roof crossbar.

Build date from 10/05:

Tension strap is shortened up to main bow.

Release screw (2) on main bow.

Rivets (3) omitted.





Drill out rivets (1) for tension strap fastening (2) and roofliner (3).

Note:
Completely remove rest of rivets from tension bar (rattling noises).

Remove tension strap.

Installation:
Rivet tension strap (2) with roofliner (3) to tension bar (tension strap on roofliner).