Convertible Top Cable: Service and Repair

Replacing the wires

NOTE: Before starting work, see Preparations before work.

Removing the drive wire for the front lock

- Set the convertible top to the position illustrated.
- Ignition off.
- Make a note of the antitheft radio code.
- Disconnect the battery negative lead.

- the cover for the front lock motor in the convertible top
- the connector
- the 2 nuts for the bracket for the front lock motor
- the drive wire secured with a spline joint.
- Angle the motor and pull the drive wire from the locking.
- the textile outer roof at the front edge of the convertible top
- the cover on the front cross member
- the tie straps holding the wiring and securing the drive wire
- the connector for the front micro-switch. Move the connector out of the way.

NOTE: Check that the locking arm is in the same position throughout the operation.

- Pull out the wire through the front cross member and point the wire forwards.
- Remove the drive wire secured with a spline joint.
- Replace the drive wire.

Installing the drive wire for the front lock

NOTE: Check that the locking arm is in the same position throughout the operation.

- the drive wire
- use new tie straps for the wire and wiring
- the connector for the front and rear micro-switches
- the drive wire in the locking
- the 2 nuts for the front lock motor.
- Test the function of the drive wires.
- Install the cover at the front edge of the front cross member.
- Carefully fold back the textile outer roof and secure it at the front cross member.
- Install the cover for the front lock motor in the convertible top.

Removing drive wires for the cover plate lock

- Set the convertible top to the position illustrated.
- Ignition off.
- Make a note of the antitheft radio code.
- Disconnect the battery negative lead.
- Mark up the position (using a marker pen) of the lock according to Preparations before work.

- the 3 screws for the lock side piece on both the left and right
- hand lock side pieces
- the tie straps on the left and right-hand sides
- the connectors and microswitch on the left and right-hand sides.
- the 2 screws for the cover plate lock on both the left and right-hand locks.
- Release the strut so that it is in neutral position.
- Move the cog half towards the catch section. Lift the catch section and slide the cog half forward until the wire is released.
- Remove the locks

- Remove the 12 screws from the bracket for the motors.
- Fold the motor bracket forward.

NOTE: The bracket for the motors may be secured with butyl tape.

- Heat up the metal with a hot air gun.
- Remove the drive wire for the rear latch arms for the cover.

- Remove the entire drive assembly and lock. Place them on a level surface. Remove the 3 nuts for the motor.

NOTE: Counterhold so that the rubber mounting for the motor is not damaged.

- Remove the drive wires. First slide the block to the end of the rail. Lift out the block and remove the wires.

- Remove the nut for the wire sleeve.
- Replace components.

Installing drive wires for the cover plate lock
- Screw the sleeve for the locks into place with the nut. Set the lock nut to the same position as when it was removed.

- the locks on the wire so that they are at the same height above the guide sleeve. Tension the strut approximately 30 mm before the cog half (A) engages
- the 2 screws for the cover plate lock

- the 3 for the lock side piece.
- Insert the drive wires in the socket for the wire guide. A = 45 mm from the edge.

NOTE: This dimension must be identical on both sides. The lock must be open.

- Apply a small amount of grease on the wire and the wire guide.
- Check that the joint is correctly positioned.

- Install the flange for the wire and sleeve. Align it and press the motor into place.

NOTE: Ensure that the flanges on the wire align in the sockets for the motor.

- Screw the motor into place.

- Install the bracket for the motors.
- Operate the convertible top manually, see Emergency operation.

Check whether the locks click at the same time when opening and locking the left and right-hand sides.

Ensure that locks are positioned in the same way. If not, rotate one of the locks and try again.

Removing the drive wire for the rear latch arm

- the locking for the wires
- the drive wire from the motor.

- Remove the drive wire from the rear latch arm (spline joint).
- Draw the wire out through the hole in the motor bracket.
- Replace the wire.

NOTE: The drive shaft must not rotate during replacement.

Installing the drive wire for the rear latch arm

- Install the drive wire for the rear latch arm (spline joint).
- Insert the wire through the hole in the motor bracket.

- the drive wire from the motor
- the locking for the wires.

- Install the 12 screws in the bracket for the motors.

Removing the edge wire

- Set the convertible top to the position illustrated.

- Replace the wire if the mounting or the wire is damaged.
- Fold up the textile outer roof at the front lock arm or remove the textile outer roof.
- Remove 1 screw for the wire bracket.

- 1 screw for the wire bracket
- 1 clip for the wire bracket
- the wire.

Installing the edge wire
- Insert a new wire in the channel on the textile.
- Install in reverse order.
- Reinstall the textile outer roof.