Roll Bar: Service and Repair
Safety cassette (ROPS)
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
Switch off the ignition.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. See:
Warning! For information about the handling and storage of pyrotechnical SRS units, see: Handling non-deployed pyrotechnical part Handling Non-Deployed Pyrotechnical Part
Note! Replace the safety equipment decals as described in Positioning safety labels Positioning safety labels
Warning! Under no circumstances use an ohmmeter or other live measuring instrument to take readings on a disconnected, non-deployed pyrotechnical SRS unit. There is a risk of the seat belt tensioner deploying.
Warning! A pyrotechnical SRS unit must never be unscrewed, repaired or moved to another vehicle.
Warning! The anti-roll bar is activated via pyrotechnics and is extended via a spring. The activation area of the anti-roll bar is approx. 50 cm vertically, which is also the safety distance to the bar.
Removal
Removing the anti-roll bar assembly
Remove the anti-roll bar panel as described in Rollover Protection Unit Trim Cover Service and Repair
Note! Let the panel hang in the belts.
Remove the 9 M8 screws of the plate bracket.
Remove:
- the connector
- the 6 M6 screws.
Hint: Use butyl or the like as it is easy to drop the screws.
Detach the anti-roll bar assembly forward and then lift it straight up.
Installation
Installing the anti-roll bar assembly
Note! For tightening torques, see Tightening torque [1][2]Body and Frame
Install in the reverse order.
Finishing
Switch on the ignition.
Install the battery negative lead. See
Checking the SRS system
Note! Check that the ROPS warning light is fully functional by turning on the ignition. The ROPS warning light should then illuminate for approx. 5 seconds.
Check that the ROPS warning light in the instrument panel does not remain lit.