Removing and Installing Complete EH Convertible Top

54 34 101 - Removing and installing complete EH convertible top





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear side trim panels Removing and Installing Rear Left or Right Side Trim Panel
- Remove luggage compartment trim panels
- Remove panel for rear window shelf Service and Repair





Replacement up to build date 09/05 only:
Convertible top up to 09/05 without stowage lock.
From build date 09/05 convertible top will only be supplied with stowage lock.
New convertible top must be modified to old version before 09/05.
Procedure is described in:
- Modifying convertible top with stowage lock Backfitting Convertible Top With Stowage Lock (From 09/05)





Important!
Risk of damage!
Open loading aid Opening and Closing Loading Aid (Easyload) and tape off working area with adhesive tape (1) and cover rear end of car.





Unclip hydraulic lines.

Installation:
If necessary, replace faulty clips.
Hydraulic lines must not be kinked or transposed.





Left side:
Release screws of hydraulic unit (1).
Tightening torque 54 34 6AZ 54 34 Motor-Driven Convertible Top (Electrical Components).





Unlock plug connections and disconnect.





Unlock and disconnect plug connection (1) from convertible top module.
Disconnect cable ties and feed wiring harness (2) out of body.





Build date from 09/05 with stowage lock:
Unclip wiring harness (1) from body.
Unlock and detach plug connection (2).
Unclip plastic connector (3) from Bowden cable and rotary actuator.
Feed out Bowden cable.





Detach locking clip (1).





Release screw (1).

Installation:
Insert screw (1) with Loctite.





Important!
Risk of damage to piston rod of hydraulic cylinder when tool (1) is attached.

Note:
Screw is not accessible when convertible top is stowed.
Raise convertible top by guide rails slightly.
Carefully insert tool (1) into body opening.

Release screw.

Tightening torque 54 34 1AZ 54 34 Motor-Driven Convertible Top (Electrical Components).





Unscrew nuts (1).
Tightening torque 54 34 1AZ 54 34 Motor-Driven Convertible Top (Electrical Components).





Note:
Carry out this part of the work with the assistance of two other persons.
1. Raise convertible top slightly and pull main bearing off threaded pin towards rear.
2. Raise convertible top by main bearing evenly.
3. Carefully swivel convertible top at main bearing out of body. At the same time, raise and remove tension bar and hydraulic unit.





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





Removing tension bar bearing:
Before removing tension bar bearing, mark position of bearing in relation to body.
When installing, align bearing to markings.





Unscrew nuts.
Tightening torque 54 34 4AZ 54 34 Motor-Driven Convertible Top (Electrical Components).

Installation:
Check gap dimensions .
If necessary, adjust spacing for convertible top longitudinal and vertical alignment Adjusting Convertible Top.





Retaining plate, convertible top:
Before removing convertible top with retaining plate, mark position of main bearing in relation to body.
When installing convertible top, align main bearing with retaining plate to markings.





Remove window cavity cover strip Removing and Installing/Replacing Window Cavity Cover Strip for Door Window, Rear Left or Right.
Release screws (1) and remove connecting bracket (2).
Tightening torque 51 37 4AZ Specifications.





Release screw (1).
Feed out convertible top retaining plate upwards between power window unit and side member.

Installation:
Check gap dimensions .
If necessary, adjust distance for convertible top longitudinal alignment Adjusting Convertible Top.

Tighten screw (1).