Convertible Top Canvas: Service and Repair

54 34 120 - Replacing convertible top fabric





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove roofliner 54 34 130 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Headlining In Convertible Top
- Support convertible top compartment lid in service position Procedures





Unfasten screws.
Feed rail (1) out of cowl panel seal.





Lift front convertible top fabric out of convertible top frame.





Detach convertible top adhesive tab (1) from convertible top frame.

Installation:
Replace double-sided adhesive tape.

Unclip retainers and feed out tension cable (2).





Detach protective cover (1) from tensioning spring (2).
Disengage tensioning spring (2) and feed with tension cable (3) out of convertible top frame.

Installation:
Make sure protective cover is correctly positioned.
Risk of damage due to friction between convertible top fabric and tensioning spring.





Release Torx screws (1).

Installation:
Replace Torx screws and insert with Loctite.
Observe course of tightening straps. Turning not permitted.





Drill out rivets between seal (window guide).
Remove seal with rail and remove remnants of rivets.

Installation:
Because of larger rail depth, attach a nut as adapter between rivet and riveting pliers for riveting purposes.

Important!
Risk of damage to door window glass or to seal (window guide): Make sure there are no parts protruding from rivet. Rivet shank must be correctly torn off.





Detach convertible top fabric from convertible top frame towards top.
1. Double-sided adhesive tape
2. Bow with convertible top cover

Installation:
Replace double-sided adhesive tape.





Release screws (1) and detach convertible top fabric from convertible top frame.

Installation:
Replace double-sided adhesive tape.





Release Torx screw on left and right.

Installation:
Replace Torx screws and insert with Loctite.
Observe course of tightening straps. Turning not permitted.





Note:
Marking tension cable fixture before releasing.

Release Torx screw.

Installation:
Turn tension cable fixture during installation into position (1) shown marked.
Replace Torx screw and insert with Loctite.

Tightening torque 54 34 13AZ 54 34 Motor-Driven Convertible Top (Hydraulic Components).





Drill out rivets between seal convertible top fabric.
Feed convertible top fabric with welt out of convertible top frame.

Important!
Risk of damage to body or to seal: Make sure there are no parts protruding from rivet. Rivet shank must be correctly torn off.





Release Torx screw (1).

Installation:
Replace Torx screws (1) and insert with Loctite.

Feed out front strap (2).





Unscrew nuts (1).
Remove convertible top fabric with threaded rods upwards out of convertible top frame.





Feed convertible top fabric (1) with welt out of convertible top frame (2).





Remove convertible top fabric.
Add final details to vehicle.

Installation:
Carry out function check Component Tests and General Diagnostics.





Replacement only:
Position aluminum insert (2).

Important!
Adhesive area must be dry and free from dust and grease.
Once it has been cleaned, do not touch the adhesive area with bare hands.

Secure fabric tabs with double-sided adhesive tape on aluminum insert.

Note:
User suitable backing as protection and to increase the contact pressure surface.

Press fabric tabs onto aluminum rail with locking pliers (1).

Stick welt (3) onto convertible top fabric with double-sided adhesive tape.