Emergency Release of Convertible Top Fastener in Event of Faulty Folding Sunroof Drive Cable

54 34 ... - Emergency release of convertible top fastener in event of faulty folding sunroof drive cable

Important!
If the drive cables are torn, it is no longer possible to effect emergency release of the retaining hooks via the folding sunroof drive unit.
Always conduct convertible top movements with the assistance of a second person (risk of damage).
Make sure force is always exerted uniformly to the convertible top sides otherwise the frame will be bent.

Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove drive unit for folding sunroof Removing and Installing/Replacing Drive Unit for Folding Sunroof
- Open complete side windows





Unlocking retaining hooks:
Raise rotary latch (1) on left and right with plastic wedge or similar from striker and slide back.





Releasing convertible top frame and roof crossbar:
- Lever out locking hook (1) between front and middle seals with screwdriver.





Opening shut-off valve:
- Open shut-off valve for emergency opening at hydraulic line with offset Allen key by one and a half turns.





Stowing convertible top by hand:
- Contact points at guide rails (1).
- Raise front bow.
- Fold convertible top and stow on stowage shelf.
- If necessary, close shut-off valve for emergency opening again to secure convertible top in end position.

Further work step:
- Replace faulty pitch cables Replacing Folding Sunroof Mechanism (Slider Plate With Drive Cable) of folding sunroof