Convertible Top Alternative Closing Procedure

Convertible Top Alternative Closing Procedure

Note! The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Note! When the roof is to be electrically run after repair, it must be in a realistic position.

Preparatory work




If possible, lower the front and rear door windows.
Switch off the ignition.
Open the trunk lid using the handle or the key.

Emergency closing of roof to service position




Open the trunk lid's front mountings by turning the electric motor clockwise by hand: Use: 4 mm Allen.

Relieve the oil pressure in the hydraulic pump. See: Convertible Top Hydraulic System Pressure Relief Convertible Top Hydraulic System Pressure Relief.




1. Close the trunk lid.
2. lift up the front edge of the trunk lid.





Remove the middle backrest cushion and fold down the long load hatch

Note! If the vehicle is equipped with "private locking" and is without power, the ROPS panel and lock can be removed as described in Luggage Compartment Hatch Lock Luggage Compartment Hatch Lock.




Remove the runner of the front roof section via the access hole created in the cargo compartment.
Open the catch of the front roof panel.

Note! Turn the screw clockwise.




Open the 2 catches in the cargo compartment.





Caution! If the roof seizes or seems very sluggish, refit the roof section and check that the fluid pressure has been properly relieved by pulling on the hydraulic pump cable.

Note! Two people are required for this task.

Lift the rear roof section out of the cargo compartment.




Take hold of the front roof section once this is possible and pull it toward the front of the vehicle.
A third mechanic can be used to pull the front roof section forward and ensure that the front roof section does not collide with the rear roof section.





Caution! Make sure that the front and rear roof sections do not collide.

Lift the front and rear roof sections upward and forward toward the service position.




If the roof is to stop in the service position for repair, restore oil pressure in the hydraulic pump via the access hole in the rear seat. Refer to: Convertible Top Hydraulic System Pressure Relief Convertible Top Hydraulic System Pressure Relief
Otherwise, continue restoring the roof after emergency closing to the service position. See below.




Check that the roof remains in the service position.

Fault trace as described in VIDA Diagnostics.
Perform repair/service work.

Resetting the roof after emergency closing to the service position

Warning! Three people are required for this task - two to hold the roof sections and a third to relieve fluid pressure.

Relieve the oil pressure in the hydraulic pump. See: Convertible Top Hydraulic System Pressure Relief Convertible Top Hydraulic System Pressure Relief.





Note! The rear roof section must be correctly positioned before the front roof section reaches the windshield member.

Move the front roof section forward.

Restore the oil pressure in the hydraulic pump. See: Convertible Top Hydraulic System Pressure Relief Convertible Top Hydraulic System Pressure Relief.
Switch on the ignition.

Caution! Close the roof completely. If the closing procedure works properly, the side windows will assume the closed position.

If any position sensor has been disconnected or replaced, calibrate.
Check the function of the roof.