500SL (129.067) V8-5.0L (119.972) (1993)
Rubber strap (8) ..................................................................................................... pull out of top covering, glue onto cloth holding rail and screw in screw
Sealing cord, part no. 005 989 12 7110 ............................................................................................................................. press on (arrow, figure at top left)
Top covering ................................................................................................................................................................................ glue onto cloth holding rail
NOTE:
Glue covering strip (20) on with tension so that the border makes contact with the rail (21, arrow) without a gap.
Soft top ............................................................................................................................................................................................ move to vertical position
NOTE:
Before putting down for the first time in the soft top compartment align the top covering toward the outside on the side of the soft top bow.
Screws (arrows) ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... screw out
NOTE:
The screw (second arrow from top) serves for mounting the cloth holding rail and should no longer be screwed out.
Rail (21), corner bracket and seal ................................................................................................................................................................ install in B-pillar
Soft top bow .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. put up
Seal ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... install on soft top bow
Soft top .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... lock completely
Transition of seal at top corner of B-pillar ..................................................................................................................................... check, correct, if required
Soft top bow ............................................................................................................................................................................ put up, unlock soft top at front
Headliner, trim and recessed handle .................................................................................................................................................. install on soft top frame
Soft top motion ................................................................................................................................................................................ check, adjust, if required
NOTE:
If wind noises occur at the B-pillar, install butyl cord, part no. 005 989 12 71, to seal between rail (21) and top covering.
Rain test ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... perform