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Upper Side Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair



Convertible Top Frame Protective Strip, Removing And Installing (Convertible)

Assembly overview






1 - Protective strip
2 - Butyl sealing cord
3 - Textile tape
4 - Side panel
5 - Expanding rivet
- 2x

6 - Side window

Removing
- Convertible top fabric retaining frame:
- Electric-/hydraulic convertible top
- Manual convertible top
- Remove expanding rivet - 5 -.
- Pull protective strip - 1 - upward and remove.

Installing
- Press strip - 1 - onto edge of side panel on left and right.
- Press in expanding rivet - 5 -.
- Press center of protective strip - 1 - onto edge of rear panel.
- Seal connection using Butyl sealing cord - 2 -.
- Bond textile strip - 3 - over connecting point.
- Install convertible top fabric retaining frame:
- Electric-/hydraulic convertible top
- Manual convertible top