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Vehicle Level Body and Frame Roof and Associated Components Convertible Top Convertible Top Hydraulic Cylinder Service and Repair Removal & Installation of Hydraulic Cylinder For Soft Top Bow
Removal & Installation of Hydraulic Cylinder For Soft Top BowNotes
Removal & Installation of Hydraulic Cylinder For Soft Top Bow
Preliminary work: Coupe roof removed (See Owner's Manual)Parcel shelf removed. See: Interior Moulding / Trim\Service and RepairOccasional seats removed. See: Seats\Service and RepairRear side wall removed
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Soft top open
Screws screw out (fig. 1, item 1)
Gasket on B-pillar
loosen and remove cover (fig. 1, item 2)
Screw screw out through opening in B-pillar with 5 mm Allen wrench (fig. 2, item 3)
NOTE: Install screw with screw securing agent, part no. 002 989 94 71.
Plug connection disconnect (fig. 3, S84/6x, only when removing left hydraulic cylinder)
Soft top position adjust by hand (fig. 4)
Retaining ring press off (fig. 5, item 4)
Bolt in piston rod remove (fig. 5, item 5)
Hydraulic line on left or right of distributor remove (figs. 6 and 7)
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NOTE: It is necessary to plug the hydraulic lines immediately with plugs 129 589 91 07 and the connections with plugs 129 589 00 91 11.
Hydraulic cylinder remove on main bracket from inside of vehicle and lay down in soft top compartment (fig. 8)
Hydraulic lines on hydraulic cylinder
remove (fig. 8)
NOTE: Plug the hydraulic lines immediately with plugs 129 589 00 91 07, the connections on the distributors and hydraulic cylinders with plugs 129 589 00 91 11.
Screws screw out (fig. 8, item 8) and remove limit switch (item 9) from hydraulic cylinder
NOTE: Check limit switches after completing vehicle and adjust, if required.
Reinstall in opposite order (observe installation note)
Check for proper function and leakage
Special tool
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Installation note When installing the hydraulic cylinder pay attention to the code numbers on hydraulic linesas well as the position of the lines in the B-pillar.
Line positioning and code numbers
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Removal & Installation of Hydraulic Cylinder For Top ActuationNotes
Removal & Installation of Hydraulic Cylinder For Top Actuation
Preliminary jobs: Remove coupe roof (operating instructions).Remove baggage shelf. See: Interior Moulding / Trim\Service and RepairRemove coverings in rear.Remove occasional seats. See: Seats\Service and Repair
Special tools
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Self-made tool: Hook
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Removal
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Position top.1.
Remove bolt on top cylinder and press piston rod all the way in.2.Remove hydraulic lines (a, b).3.
NOTE: The hydraulic lines and connections on the hydraulic cylinder must be plugged immediately with plugs part no.129 589 00 91 07 and part no.129 589 00 91 11 respectively.
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Screw out screw4.Remove hydraulic cylinder.5.
Installation
NOTE: When the hydraulic cylinder is replaced install water drain cuff on new cylinder.
Insert hydraulic lines (a, b).6.
NOTE: Bolt (internal hexagon) must be screwed in with screw locking compound (30 3 Nm ). Screw in bolt (external hexagon) without screw locking compound (90 5 Nm ).
Install hydraulic lines (a, b).7.
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Pull piston rod up with hook (self-made).8.
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Center piston rod with special tool 129 589 04 21 00 and install bolt.9.Check for proper function and leakage.10.
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Vehicle Level Body and Frame Body Control Systems Testing and Inspection Testing and Inspection Procedures Soft Top, Roll Bar (ST/RB) (Manual Deployment) FT - Function Test
FT - Function TestNotes
Soft Top Opening Sequence
Figure 1
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A22 Left soft top fabric bow switch ground
A22s1 (8) Bow "closed" switch
A22s2 (8) Bow "locked" switch
A23 Right soft top fabric bow switch group
A23s2 (8) Bow locked Switch
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A25 Right soft top compartment cover switch group
A25s2 (3) Cover "locked" switch
S21/8 (5) Right front door "window down" limit switch, up to 12/94
S21/9 (5) Left front door "window down" limit switch, up to 12/94
S83/1 (7) RB "retracted switch" Switch
S84 (10) Power soft top switch
S84/1 (4) Left front soft top "locked" switch
S84/2 (4) Right front soft top "locked" switch
S84/3 (2) Soft top "open" switch (soft top in storage compartment)
S84/5 (6) Soft top compartment "open" switch
S84/6 (1) Soft top fabric bow "raised" Switch
Soft Top Closing Sequence
Figure 2
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A22 Left soft top fabric bow switch group
A22s1 (8) Bow "closed" switch
A22s2 (8) Bow "locked" switch
A23 Right soft top fabric bow switch group
A23s2 (8) Bow "locked" switch
A25 Right soft top compartment group
A25s2 (3) Cover "locked" switch
S21/8 (5) Right front door "window down" limit switch group, up to 12/94
S21/9 (5) Left front door "window down" limit switch, up to 12/94
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S83/1 (7) RB "retracted" switch
S84 (10) Power soft top switch
S84/1 (4) Left front soft top "locked" switch
S84/2 (4) Right front soft top "locked" switch
S84/4 (9) Soft top "closed " switch (reed contact)
S84/5 (6) Soft top compartment "open" switch
S84/6 (1) Soft top fabric bow "raised" switch
Test Steps
Test Steps 1.0 - 6.0
Test Steps 7.0 - 12.0
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