Outer Covering - Folding Roof, Replace

Outer Covering - Folding Roof,

Replace

Model 43-B

Removal

Remove rear screen (see corresponding operation).

Remove staples.

1     Remove mat fasteners

2     Unscrew both rear screen frame retainers

3     Remove inner covering retaining strips

Remove upper border cement of mat and of inner part of outer covering carefully from rear panel.

Remove electrical cables from outer covering.

Unscrew side panelling rear fastening screw.

Release inner trim panel rubber bands.

Pull upper rear side panelling so far from rear quarter panel that both bracing wires can be reached.

In so doing, do not damage panelling.

Unscrew bracing wire 2 of outer covering.

Do not twist bracing wire.

1     Side padding bracing wire

2     Outer covering bracing wire

Repeat procedure on other side.

Open folding roof fasteners and open folding roof approx. half way.

Unscrew outer covering fastening screws right and left.

As of Vehicle Ident. No. JB 50 92 88, retaining plates with 2 threaded studs are sewed into side outer covering.

Unscrew retaining plate from rear quarter panel.

1     Outer covering

2     Padding

Lift rear window frame slightly and remove retaining belts of upper bracing belts.

Remove window frame.

Remove outer covering bracing wire from guide.

Remove C-pillar weatherstrip.

Unscrew guide rail.

Carefully remove cement which holds outer covering to frame and in so doing do not damage side padding.

Heat cement with industrial blower if necessary.

1     Outer covering cement

2     Side padding cement

Wrap outer covering bracing wire thread with crepe masking tape to protect paintwork. Remove side padding cement so far that the bracing wire hangs out.

Detach rear screen heating cable connection.

1     Outer covering

2     Side padding

1   Bend up tongue

2   Release lateral bracing wire

Repeat procedure on other side.

Open roof completely and in so doing hang released outer covering over luggage compartment.

Drill off rivet of front sealing strip with 8.5 mm/0.34 in. drill. Collect metal particles.

1     Remove side fixing piece

2     Remove front roof frame weatherstrip

Repeat procedure on other side.

Note:

As of Vehicle Ident. No. JB 50 77 22, the folding roof is fitted with one fixing piece in the centre.

This fixing piece replaces both left and right fixing pieces.

Remove front outer covering cement.

Drill off rivet left and right of side bracing wires with 8.5 mm/0.34 in. drill.

Collect metal particles.

Remove outer covering.

Install

Close folding roof (lay on only).

Lay on new outer covering.

Rivet front side bracing wires and when doing so, note proper seating of bracing wires.

Insert rear side bracing wires and secure by bending up metal tongue.

1     Tongue

2     Side bracing wire

Insert rear bracing wire loosely in right and left bracket.

Cement side padding.

1     Outer covering

2     Side padding

Place rear bracing wire in guide furrow using soapy water as lubricant.

Measure distance (A) from roof seam to edge of luggage compartment lid.

Distances right and left must be the same.

Press in bracing evenly wire from centre to both sides with hands.

Press in additionally with piece of wood.

Note that rear outer covering has no creases.

Important: Do not damage paintwork.

Tighten bracing wires right and left.

Do not twist bracing wire 2.

1     Side element bracing wire

2     Outer covering bracing wire

Cement outer covering right and left firmly to C-pillar with Imitation Leather Cement (see Parts List).

Re-install C-pillar weatherstrip right and left.

1     Outer covering

2     Inner roof covering

Put tip of folding roof in vertical position.

Coat with Imitation Leather Cement (see Parts List) and allow to dry.

Cement front edge of outer covering.

At the same time, pull edge evenly inwards over complete roof width.

Pull edge inwards.

Outer covering stretches when folding roof is closed and thus attains correct shape.

1     Front edge during cementing procedure

2     Front edge with folding roof closed

3     Front edge is too high

Rivet cover strip.

Tighten fixing pieces.

Install front frame weatherstrips.

1     Side fixing piece

2     Front frame weatherstrip

Close folding roof.

To avoid incorrect cutting on outer covering and inner trim, cut covering crosswise inside marked line (arrow) and in so doing, keep distance (A) to marked line.

A    (distance) approx. 20 to 30 mm/0.8 to 1.2 in.

Install electrical cables.

Push upper bracing belts through.

Cut inner section of outer covering on a corner so far that the window frame can be installed.

1     Outer covering

2     Inner section of outer covering

3     Window frame

Folding roof half open.

Install window frame and insert both upper bracing belts.

Screw window frame right and left to rear quarter panel.

Close folding roof.

Check seating of window frame.

Distances (A) from folding roof seam to window frame side edge must be the same right and left.

Distances (B) from folding roof weatherstrip to window frame lower edge must be the same right and left.

Note:

If seated correctly, belts are taut.

Staple inner section of outer covering to window frame (use only galvanised staples) and in doing so cement corners also.

Cut off protruding border carefully.

Cut outer covering wedge-shaped in corner areas.

Cut only enough to allow outer covering to be placed on window frame without creasing.

Important: "Wrong cuts" in the outer covering, which go into the area of the window frame, lead to cracks in the outer covering.

Staple outer covering to window frame with commercially available pneumatic stapler (use only galvanised staples).

Important: In areas (A) of upper bracing belts there is only a narrow ridge available for stapling.

Cut off protruding border carefully.

Tighten side retaining plates right and left.

If necessary, drill 2 holes (6 mm/0.24 in.) in the rear quarter panel.

In addition, place padding as shown and use the pre-stamped holes as a guide.

Protect boreholes against corrosion.

1     Outer covering with retaining plate

2     Padding

Screw on rear quarter panel inner trim right and left.

Install rear screen (see corresponding operation).

Open and close folding roof several times.

Any warping of the outer covering that may occur can be rectified with an industrial hot air blower.

Adjust front roof frame weatherstrip (see corresponding operation).

Adjust C-pillar weatherstrip (see corresponding operation).