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54 34 ... Notes on convertible top (special tool - convertible top holders)




54 34 ... - Notes on convertible top (special tool - convertible top holders)





Special tools required:
- 00 2 030
- 54 3 180
- 54 3 201
- 61 2 071
- 61 2 080
- 61 2 090





Warning!
You are exposed to the risk of trapping body parts when working on the installed or removed convertible top.





Positioning removed convertible top:

Mount convertible top holders 54 3 180 on support tube 54 3 201 and fit on universal lifter 00 2 030.

Important!
Use special tools only in conjunction with universal lifter 00 2 030.

There is a risk of tilting over if other lifting equipment is used.

Play convertible top on both sides on threaded bolts and secure with original nuts.

If necessary, lay hydraulic unit on special tool rest.





Important!
Pay attention to cables and hydraulic lines when fitting convertible top.

Cables/lines must not be trapped.

Closing convertible top manually or electrically:

Always move the convertible top manually with a 2nd person helping (risk of damage).

Make sure force is always exerted uniformly to the convertible top sides otherwise the frame will be bent.





Important!
Avoid extended actuation of convertible top against end points (overflow function of hydraulic system).

Do not carry out more than 10 operations in 1 hour (then allow to cool down for approx. 1 hour).

Connect adapter cable and lay to vehicle battery:

- Folding roof and catch check: connect power supply cable 61 2 071 and adapter cable 61 2 090 for activating convertible top catch to white plug.
- Convertible top check: connect power supply cable 61 2 071 and adapter cable 61 2 080 for activating hydraulic pump to black plug.