Electric-/Hydraulic Convertible Top, Removing and Installing

Electric-/hydraulic Convertible Top, Removing And Installing

NOTE:
- To operate convertible top hydraulically, rod flap motors must not be disconnected from vehicle electrical system on vehicles with electric-/hydraulic convertible top.
- Position side trim panels in vehicle so that rod flaps can move freely.
- Servo motors may be disconnected from flap module.
- Protect vehicle from paint damage by using suitable protective covers and fabric reinforced adhesive tape.

Removing
- Remove side trim
- Remove headrest cover







- Open convertible top latch to remove pressure from convertible top.

NOTE:
- Illustration shows upper convertible top lock in its correct functional position. If convertible top lock is not properly assembled (different from illustration), convertible top latch will not function as designed.
- If convertible top handle does not return to rest position designated after opening or closing convertible top:







- Check torque of handle attachment bolt - arrow - as follows before replacing any parts:
- Remove front convertible top latch.
- Check remaining bolt torque using torque wrench:

Torque must be between 20 and 27 Nm.

If torque is less than 20 Nm:

- Torque was incorrect and cause for malfunction.

In either case, after remaining torque was checked:







- Remove bolt - arrow -.
- Clean bolt heads and apply 2 drops of thread hardener.
- Install bolts and tighten to the following tightening torque:
Tightening torque: 24 Nm
- Install front convertible top latch.







- If present, pull insert piping - 2 - off water guide - 1 -.







- Pull insert piping - 2 - from top at convertible top fabric retaining frame - 1 - out in direction of arrow -.







- Remove bolts - 3 - (10 Nm) and nut - 4 - (10 Nm) from body - 1 -.
- Remove convertible top retaining frame - 2 - from body - 1 -.

Sealing band between convertible top retaining frame and body can lead to light sticking of convertible top retaining frame.

- Remove left and right luggage compartment side trim







- Disconnect harness connector - 1 - for rear window on left and right.
- Guide connection wiring for heated rear window into interior and unclip from side panel.
- Open convertible top completely.







- Unclip Convertible Top Open Position Switch F171 - 3 - from hydraulic cylinder (right side only).
- Pry securing clip - 4 - off piston rod - 1 -.
- Pry piston rod - 1 - off ball head - 2 - using screwdriver.







- Remove bolts - 2 -.
- Close convertible top manually but do not lock.
- Remove bolt - 4 -.

NOTE:
- Do not loosen base plate mounting bolts - 1 - and - 3 - under any circumstance, otherwise factory alignment of convertible top will be lost and will have to be realigned.
- Basic settings of windows must be performed.

- Lift convertible top at main mounting approx. 45° and remove out of convertible top box toward front second mechanic required).

Installing







- Check sealing cord - 1 - on convertible top retaining frame, replace if necessary.
- Place convertible top in convertible top box second mechanic required).
- Install bolts (50 Nm) for main mounting.







- Position convertible top retaining frame in center and tighten nut - 4 - (10 Nm).
- Tighten bolts - 3 - (10 Nm) from center toward outside.

NOTE: Observe that convertible top retaining frame is at same "height".

- Rest of installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.