Noise from the soft top cover
Symptom: Noise from the soft top cover.
Noise from the soft top cover |
Fault symptoms
Noise from the soft top cover.Cause: Friction between the cover and the vinyl or between the soft top cover and side trim when the soft top is open.
Procedure 1 |
Use Krytox GPL 205
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Manoeuvre the soft top so that the soft top cover is open.
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Apply Krytox GPL 205 to the front edge of the soft top cover and moulding as shown in the illustration.
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Apply Krytox GPL 205 to the rubber mouldings on the front corners of the soft top cover as shown in the illustration.
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Check that the noise no longer occurs. If this procedure does not produce satisfactory results, continue with procedure 2.
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Procedure 2 |
Use felt tape, part no. 49 60 555
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Thoroughly clean the vinyl surface which comes in contact with the soft top cover.
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Position 7 pieces of felt tape on the vinyl surface; keep the same distance between the pieces.
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Fasten the pieces. Check the alignment of the felt tape with the soft top cover.
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Check that the noise no longer occurs.
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Procedure 3 |
Cars affected: - 17006409, thicker tape is fitted after this VIN.
Use felt tape, part no. 49 60 555.
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Manoeuvre the soft top so that the soft top cover is open.
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Check that the noise no longer occurs.
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