Removing and Installing Convertible Top

Removing And Installing Convertible Top







Removing convertible top







INFORMATION: The cabriolet convertible top must be unlocked and the convertible-top compartment lid must be raised to its top position.







WARNING: Damage to the convertible-top frame and rear glass window.
- The convertible top must not be moved forwards by the electric motor in service position.










INFORMATION: After replacing the convertible-top or detaching the push bars and operating the convertible top, it is essential to carry out basic adjustment of the convertible-top gears to ensure it closes correctly. Refer to Adjusting convertible top gear.







Installing convertible top










Diagram of convertible-top - up to model year 2002







Changes to convertible-top frame as of model year 2003

The following components of the convertible-top frame have changed as of model year 2003.

The tension bow steering lever -7- is deleted as of model year 2003 and replaced by the connection piece and joint -17-.







Overview of convertible-top components up to model year 1999







The motor is activated if:
- No speedometer signals greater than 5 km/h (3 mph) are present.
- The "convertible top locked" signal is not connected to ground.
- Electric motor plug connection is plugged in
- The "convertible top unlocked" signal is connected to ground.
- Fuse B6 (Row B, Number 6) is OK.
- Terminal 15 is connected via ignition lock.
- The parking brake input is connected to ground (parking brake engaged).

Overview of microswitch test plan up to model year 1999
- Check microswitches and rocker switches for continuity.
- Operate "open convertible top" rocker switch (ground is connected to the "open" input)







- Check microswitches and rocker switches for continuity.
- Operate "close convertible top" rocker switch (ground is connected to the "open" input)







Overview of convertible-top components as of model year 2000