Convertible Top Headliner

Convertible Top Headliner

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Closing Pliers (VAS 6138)

• Staple Gun (VAS 6148) with Replacement Staples F/VAS6148 (VAS 6148/1)

• Pop rivet pliers (VAS 5072)

Removing

• Convertible top, parts designations => [ Convertible Top Parts Designations ] Application and ID

- Bring convertible top into center position.





- Remove bolts - arrows -.





- Remove seal sideways out of seal carrier.

- Remove retaining strip - 1 - with seal.

- Remove bolt - A -.





- Remove securing profile - B - from rail - C -.

• The tensioning cable and front strap on convertible top are fastened together with bolt - A -.

- Remove rivet - 1 - from eyelet.





- Remove rubber cable - 2 - from eyelet- 3 - on inner side of roof guide "2".

- Disengage tensioning cable from spring - arrow - and pull through eyelet on rear end of roof guide and forward.





• The spring is visible at the rear end of the roof guide "2" when the convertible top is brought into center position.

- Loosen cable tie - 1 -.





- Fold hose back and disengage tensioning cable - 2 -.

- Remove rivet - 3 -.

- Remove tensioning bands from sealing element bushings on convertible top frame.

- Loosen guide bracket upper bolted connection - 1 - and disengage strap - 2 -.





- Remove convertible top headliner plastic strips from roof rail " 2" and "3".





- Clamp Replacement Staples (VAS 6148/1) onto ends of zip fasteners - arrow -.





- Pull zip fasteners apart.

• Ensure zip fastener is not damaged.

- Drill convertible top headliner tab rivet - 1 - on bracket.





- Remove convertible top headliner securing strip - 2 - from groove in bracket.

- Remove convertible top headliner from rear window guide frame. Ensure no clips remain in rear window guide frame.

• Replace faulty clips.

Installing

- Bring convertible top into center position.





- Check whether clips - 1 - are located completely in convertible top headliner frame.





- Press convertible top headliner frame into rear window frame with wide pliers.

- When closing zip fastener, ensure center markings - arrows - align.





The remaining convertible top headliner installation is done in reverse order.

• Ensure all convertible top components are positioned and function properly.

• Perform function test.

Tightening torques => [ Convertible Top Headliner Assembly Overview ] Convertible Top Headliner Assembly Overview or => [ Attachments Assembly Overview ] Attachments Assembly Overview.