Convertible Top, Adjusting
Convertible Top, Adjusting
Convertible Top Spring-Back Dimension
• For correct convertible top adjustment, a spring-back dimension of 35 +/- 5 mm must be maintained.
• Close the convertible top from the stored state via switch operation until the hydraulic pump switches off.
• The front side of the convertible top main bearing must be installed parallel to the front wall of the convertible top compartment.
• The dimension between the roof frame crossmember and front rail must now be 35 +/- 5 mm.
• If the dimension 35 +/- 5 mm is not maintained, the position of the main bearing must be checked for parallel alignment with respect to the convertible top front wall and adjusted if necessary.
• If the spring-back dimension is still not within the tolerance specifications after these measures, it can be corrected via the adjusting screw on the front main bearing.
Adjustment Dimensions at Main Bracket
1 Bolt
• Before removing the convertible top, screw in the screw for convertible top height adjustment to the stop on convertible top compartment floor.
2 Convertible top main bearing
• Before removing the convertible top, measure the distance from the main bearing to the convertible top compartment front wall, distance - a -.
• When installing the convertible top, the same parallel distance must be set.
• After convertible top installation, the screw for convertible top height adjustment must be turned back approx. 2 revolutions.
• When installing the convertible top, the parallel distance must be - a - = 30 mm for the preadjustment.
• When correctly set, the centering pin of the convertible top must retract at the front center end plate.
• If necessary, the dimension of 30 mm on the main bearing front side can be shifted parallel to the convertible top compartment front wall.
3 Main bearing front side
4 Convertible top compartment front wall
Adjusting Screw for Spring-back Dimension
• If the spring-back dimension is not within the tolerance range despite the correct settings at the main bearing, it can additionally be corrected by adjusting the adjusting screw - arrow - at the front main bearing.
- The spring-back dimension can be reduced by turning the adjusting screw to the left.
- The spring-back dimension can be increased by turning the adjusting screw to the right.
Screw for Convertible Top Height Adjustment
- Prior to convertible top removal, the screw for convertible top height adjustment - 1 - on lower main bearing - 2 - must be unscrewed to the convertible top compartment floor.
Height Adjustment at Main Bearing
- During installation, the main bearing must be installed for preadjustment at a distance of - a - = 77 mm from the convertible top compartment front wall with respect to the upper edge of the main bearing front side.
Gap Dimensions on Convertible Top
• The gap dimensions are set by adjusting at the main bearing.
• Measure the dimension - c - from the forward edge of the rear lid outward
• Dimension - d - must be measured from the side panel starting at the main bearing.
• Dimension - f - can be adjusted by placing adjustment shims on the upper seal guide rails => [ Seal, Adjusting ] Convertible Top Seals.
• Dimension - a - = 7 mm
• Dimension - b - = 1.5 mm
• Dimension - b - can be adjusted by adding or removing shims between the front rail and convertible top lock.
• Dimension - c - = 14 mm
• Dimension - d - = 4.5 mm
• Dimension - e - = 1.5 mm
• Dimension - f - = 12 mm
• Adjust the dimension - f - by adding or removing washers from between the guide rail and roof guide, refer to => [ Seal, Adjusting ] Convertible Top Seals
1 Body window crossmember
2 Convertible top
3 Body
4 Side panel
5 Door window