Field Remedy: 2457

Remedy:

In case of customer complaint the following working procedures
have to be carried out:

  - The bracket for the rear parcel shelf on C-pillar must be
    replaced by a repair-kit
  - The excentrics on C-pillar must be removed and disposed
    as they are only a fit-up aid in production.

 
Chapter overview:

I.  Bracket rear parcel shelf on C-pillar worn out
II. Excentric on C-pillar scrapes on kinematics of folding roof

Working procedure:

I. Bracket rear parcel shelf on C-pillar worn out

 1. Bring the folding roof in service position (picture I)

   - Open folding roof to half
   - Install special-tool BO-47651-200 (1)
   - Secure roof with enclosed tension belt (2).

 2. Replacement bracket for rear parcel shelf on C-pillar (picture II)

    - Unscrew 1x bolt (1)
    - Remove bracket rear parcel shelf (2)
    - Install new bracket
    - Install 1x bolt and tighten 8 Nm.

    Note:
    Carry out procedure on both sides.

 3. Close folding roof

    - Remove tension belt
    - Remove special tool BO-47651-200
    - Close folding roof.

II. Excentric on C-pillar scrapes on kinematics of folding roof

 1. Remove excentrics (picture III)

    - Open luggage compartment lid
    - Unscrew tightening bolt (1) for excentric (2)
    - Remove and discard tightening bolt and excentric
    - Close luggage compartment lid.

    Note:
    Carry out procedure on both sides.

Spare-Parts:                            Part-No.:      Catalogue-No.:

Repair-kit rear window (2x)             93188587       51 62 994

Labour Times:                           TC:            Hours:

U3 245 70      Elimination folding      90             0,5
               roof noises

              

The costs for this repair will be covered during the normal warranty.
The regular warranty procedure should be used for claiming
Set-up-time.