Electric/Hydraulic Convertible Top

Convertible Top

Electric/Hydraulic Convertible Top

• 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.





• 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:

- Remove front convertible top latch. Refer to=> [ Convertible Top Front Latch Assembly Overview ] Convertible Top (Overviews).

- Replace the bolt - arrow - with a new one, WHT 003 871 (spare part). Tightening specification: 25 Nm - 90°.





• The convertible top must remain closed for 12 hours due to the bolt adhesive

- Install front convertible top latch. Refer to=> [ Convertible Top Front Latch Assembly Overview ] Convertible Top (Overviews).

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





- Pull insert tubing - 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 - on left and right of rear window.





- 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 -.

• 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 technician required).

Installing

- Check sealing cord - 1 - on convertible top retaining frame, replace if necessary.





- Place convertible top in convertible top box (second technician 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.

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

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