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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


1. Manoeuvre the soft top so that the soft top cover is open.

2. Apply Krytox GPL 205 to the front edge of the soft top cover and moulding as shown in the illustration.


3. Apply Krytox GPL 205 to the rubber mouldings on the front corners of the soft top cover as shown in the illustration.


4. Check that the noise no longer occurs. If this procedure does not produce satisfactory results, continue with procedure 2.


Procedure 2

Use felt tape, part no. 49 60 555


1. Thoroughly clean the vinyl surface which comes in contact with the soft top cover.

2. Position 7 pieces of felt tape on the vinyl surface; keep the same distance between the pieces.


3. Fasten the pieces. Check the alignment of the felt tape with the soft top cover.

4. Check that the noise no longer occurs.


Procedure 3

Cars affected: - 17006409, thicker tape is fitted after this VIN.

Use felt tape, part no. 49 60 555.


1. Manoeuvre the soft top so that the soft top cover is open.

2. Thoroughly clean the surface where the felt tape is to be applied. Fasten two pieces of felt tape on the front edge of the soft top cover. If one piece of tape has already been fastened, fasten one more piece only.


3. Check that the noise no longer occurs.