Convertible Top Alternative Opening Procedure

Convertible Top Alternative Opening 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.

Preparatory work

Open the trunk lid.
Remove the ski hatch. See: Luggage Compartment Hatch Luggage Compartment Hatch.




Open the front retainers of the trunk lid by turning the electric motor clockwise by hand.
Close the trunk lid.
Unlock the roof as described in VIDA Vehicle communication, Releasing catches.
Switch off the ignition.

Emergency opening of roof to service position

Open the cargo compartment using the lock cylinder in the center console compartment.
Relieve the oil pressure in the hydraulic pump. See: Convertible Top Hydraulic System Pressure Relief Convertible Top Hydraulic System Pressure Relief.

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.

Close the trunk lid.




Pull up the front edge of the trunk lid.
Secure with cable ties - 1 per side.




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

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





Note! Two people are required for this task.

Balance the roof in the service position.





Note! Ensure that the catches are fully open.




Restore the oil pressure in the hydraulic pump via the access hole in the rear seat. See: Convertible Top Hydraulic System Pressure Relief Convertible Top Hydraulic System Pressure Relief.




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 opening 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.




Move the front roof section forward.

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




Restore the oil pressure in the hydraulic pump. See: Convertible Top Hydraulic System Pressure Relief Convertible Top Hydraulic System Pressure Relief.
Remove the tie straps holding the trunk lid in the raised position.
Switch on the ignition.

Caution! Completely close the roof. The entire closing cycle must be run before the roof can be operated to the convertible position.

Initiate the angle sensors if they have been disconnected or replaced. See VIDA Vehicle communication, Position sensor calibration.

Finishing

Checking and adjusting
Check the function of the roof.
Adjust the roof system as described in Roof, adjusting Adjustments.