Convertible Top Canvas: Service and Repair

54 34 120 - Replacing convertible top fabric





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Open folding roof approx. halfway
- Remove seals
- Remove convertible top trim strips Removing and Installing / Replacing Left or Right Convertible Top Trim Strip
- Remove auxiliary brake light Service and Repair





Detach convertible top fabric (1) from front bow (rear).





If necessary, lever convertible top fabric (1) with plastic wedge out of front bow (front).
Detach convertible top fabric (1) from front bow.

Installation:
Attach double-sided adhesive tape to front bow and stick on convertible top from inside outwards.





Detach tension cable (1) at side from roof frame.





Disengage roof bow (1).





Unscrew nuts (1).





Pull convertible top fabric (1) out of roof crossbar.

Note:
Do not pull out convertible top fabric by the pockets.
Convertible top fabric is secured on each side with 3 retainers to roof crossbar.





Detach convertible top fabric (1) from convertible top frame.





Feed out tension cable (1) and lever spring (2) out of pin.

Installation:
Press spring circlip correctly onto pin groove.
Check for secure seating.





Press roofliner to one side.
Detach locking clip (1).





Disconnect plug connection (1) for heated rear window.
Feed wiring harness (3) out of tension strap loop (2) and tension bar.





Release screw (1).
Remove trim (2).





Pull convertible top fabric (1) out of tension bar guide (2).





Installation:
Perform function check Component Tests and General Diagnostics and look out for folds in and tensioning of convertible top fabric.
Check retaining hooks.
With new convertible top fabric, the force of the mechanism may not be sufficient to fully close the retaining hooks.
Open tension bar and close folding roof.
Relock tension bar.
Convertible top fabric is stretched and after settling the retaining hooks are correctly locked again.