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Linkage between rear rail and middle rail

Linkage between rear rail and middle rail

To remove

Important

The linkage between the rear rail and middle rail on cars with VIN from V7008824 must not be changed.

The screwed joints securing the linkage must not be loosened either. From VIN V7008824, the whole side of the top stack must be changed.



1. Remove the rear side trim.

2. Operate the soft top to half open position.

3. Remove the middle rail seal and seal retainer.


4. Drill away the blind rivets securing the headlining to the rear rail.

5. Remove the screw on the top joint of the rear link arm.

6. Remove the top screws on the middle rail.


7. Remove the eccentric screw on the main motor and lift the link backwards towards the soft top cover.


To fit



1. Apply threadlocker to the screws. Position the link and fit the two screws in the middle rail.

2. Fit the screw for the top joint on the rear link arm.

3. Fit the new eccentric screw supplied with the spare parts kit. Adjust the soft top to the windscreen member. See .

Tighten the nut.

Tightening torque 23 Nm (17 lbf ft)

4. Blind rivet on the headlining.


5. Fit the middle rail seal retainer and seal.

6. Fit the side trim. See .

7. Connect the diagnostic tool, clear any diagnostic trouble codes and then program the control module. See .