Upper Side Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair

Protective Molding

Convertible Top Frame Protective Strip Assembly Overview





1 Protective Strip

2 Butyl Sealing Cord

3 Textile Tape

4 Side Panel

5 Expanding Rivet

• Qty. 2

6 Side Window

Removing

- Convertible top fabric retaining frame:

• Electric-/hydraulic convertible top. Refer to => [ Electric/Hydraulic Convertible Top ] Convertible Top

• Manual convertible top. Refer to => [ Manual Convertible Top ] 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. Refer to => [ Electric/Hydraulic Convertible Top ] Convertible Top

• Manual convertible top. Refer to => [ Manual Convertible Top ] Convertible Top