General body repairs – Cabriolet

Chapter overview

• Self-diagnosis
  1
• 1 Self-diagnosis
  1
• 1.1 Tools
  1
• 1.2 Connecting fault reader
  2
• 2 Self-diagnosis of airbag system ▸ 08.94
  4
• 2.1 Function
  4
• 2.2 Starting self-diagnosis of airbag
  4
• 2.3 Overview of the selectable functions
  5
• 2.4 Interrogating control unit version
  5
• 2.5 Interrogating fault memory
  6
• 2.6 Fault table
  7
• 2.7 Erasing fault memory
  8
• 2.8 End output
  9
• 3 Self-diagnosis of airbag system 09.94 ▸
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• 3.1 Function
  10
• 3.2 Starting self-diagnosis of airbag
  10
• 3.3 Overview of the selectable functions
  11
• 3.4 Interrogating control unit version
  12
• 3.5 Interrogating fault memory
  12
• 3.6 Erasing fault memory
  13
• 3.7 End output
  14
• 3.8 Fault table
  14
• 3.9 Coding airbag control unit using fault reader V.A.G 1551
  25
• 3.10 Read measured value block
  27
• 3.11 Deactivating and activating front passenger's airbag unit (matching) 09.94 ▸
  31
• 3.12 Auxiliary airbag tester VAS 5056
  37
• 3.13 Final control diagnosis
  38
• 4 Self-diagnosis of central locking remote control
  41
• 4.1 Functional description
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• 4.2 Initiating self-diagnosis of central locking remote control
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• 4.3 Overview of the selectable functions
  42
• 4.4 Interrogating control unit version
  42
• 4.5 Interrogating fault memory
  43
• 4.6 Final control diagnosis
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• 4.7 Erasing fault memory
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• 4.8 End output
  45
• 4.9 Fault table
  45
• 4.10 Read measured value block
  47
• 4.11 Display group overview
  48
• 4.12 Adapting ignition keys to remote control
  51
• 4.13 Adapting a new, additional key
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• 4.14 Synchronising ignition keys to remote control
  55
• 4.15 Removing and installing batteries for the main key with radio wave remote control
  55
• 4.16 Removing and installing batteries for hinged main key with remote control system
  57
• Body - front
  59
• 1 Body - front
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• 1.1 Repairing lock carrier with attachments
  59
• 1.2 Removing and installing front wing
  60
• Bonnet, rear lid
  62
• 1 Bonnet
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• 1.1 Removing and installing bonnet lock cable
  62
• 1.2 Assembly overview - bonnet 03.98 ▸
  63
• 1.3 Removing gas strut
  64
• 2 Rear lid ▸ 02.98
  65
• 2.1 Removing gas strut
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• 2.2 Releasing gas from gas strut
  65
• 2.3 Removing and installing rear lid lock
  65
• 2.4 Adjusting pull rod
  66
• 2.5 Removing the push button
  67
• 2.6 Repairing push button
  67
• 2.7 Maintaining single-key locking
  68
• 3 Rear lid 03.98 ▸
  69
• 3.1 Assembly overview
  69
• 3.2 Assembly overview – lock components
  70
• 3.3 Removing and installing rear lid lock
  71
• 3.4 Assembly overview - handle and lock cylinder housing
  72
• 3.5 Removing and installing lock cylinder housing
  73
• 3.6 Removing and installing handle
  77
• Front doors, door components, central locking
  78
• 1 Front door
  78
• 1.1 Tools
  78
• 1.2 Assembly overview - front door
  78
• 1.3 Removing and installing door
  80
• 1.4 Removing and installing door window
  80
• 1.5 Adjusting door window
  80
• 1.6 Removing and installing window regulator
  86
• 1.7 Repairing door lock with actuating components
  86
• 1.8 Removing and installing door lock
  87
• 1.9 Assembly overview - door handle
  88
• 1.10 Removing and installing door handle
  90
• 1.11 Maintaining single-key locking
  91
• 1.12 Assembly overview - door handle with interior profile key
  91
• 1.13 Removing and installing lock cylinder with interior profile key
  92
• 1.14 Removing inner release handle
  96
• 2 Repairing central locking system
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• 2.1 Assembly overview
  97
• 2.2 New couplings and distributor elements for pipe connections
  98
• 2.3 Removing and installing dual pressure pump
  98
• 2.4 Removing and installing positioning element for fuel tank flap
  99
• 2.5 Removing and installing door lock positioning element
  99
• 2.6 Removing and installing rear lid positioning element
  100
• 2.7 Functional check of central locking
  102
• 2.8 Activating separate opening of doors with central locking
  103
• Convertible roof, hardtop, canopy
  104
• 1 Convertible top
  104
• 1.1 Tools
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• 1.2 Assembly overview ▸ 09.00
  104
• 1.3 Assembly overview 10.00 ▸
  106
• 1.4 Adjusting top
  107
• 1.5 Removing and installing convertible top
  107
• 1.6 Renewing top cover ▸ 09.00
  110
• 1.7 Renewing top cover 10.00 ▸
  115
• 1.8 Renewing padding ▸ 08.98
  120
• 1.9 Renewing padding 09.98 ▸
  123
• 1.10 Renewing top liner
  128
• 2 Electrical/hydraulic top
  130
• 2.1 Assembly overview
  130
• 2.2 Filling and bleeding the hydraulic system
  131
• 2.3 Removing and installing hydraulic pump
  132
• 2.4 Assembly overview - impeller for hydraulic pump
  133
• 2.5 Removing and installing impeller for hydraulic pump
  134
• 2.6 Assembly overview - oil reservoir, electrical/hydraulic top
  137
• 2.7 Removing and installing oil reservoir
  137
• 2.8 Removing and installing the hydraulic cylinder
  140
• 2.9 Removing and installing hydraulic hose
  141
• 3 Windscreen frame
  142
• 3.1 Removing and installing windscreen frame seal
  142
• Bumpers
  144
• 1 Front bumper ▸ 02.98
  144
• 1.1 Removing front bumper
  144
• 1.2 Removing and installing cover
  144
• 2 Front bumper 03.98 ▸
  146
• 2.1 Assembly overview - bumper cover
  146
• 2.2 Assembly overview - bumper carrier
  148
• 3 Rear bumper ▸02.98
  149
• 3.1 Assembly overview
  149
• 3.2 Removing and installing rear bumper
  150
• 4 Rear bumper 03.98 ▸
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• 4.1 Assembly overview - bumper cover
  151
• 4.2 Assembly overview - bumper carrier
  152
• Glazing
  153
• 1 Flush bonded windows
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• 1.1 Tools
  153
• 1.2 Materials
  155
• 1.3 Assembly overview - windscreen
  155
• 1.4 Removing and installing windscreen
  156
• 1.5 Removing and installing water deflector strips
  157
• 1.6 Preparing old undamaged window for glazing
  159
• 1.7 Preparing new window for glazing
  159
• 1.8 Preparing body flange for glazing
  160
• 1.9 Installation instructions
  161
• 1.10 Curing time
  161
• 1.11 Touching up paint damage
  161
• 1.12 Cleaning off excess adhesive sealing material
  162
• 2 Side window
  163
• 2.1 Assembly overview - side window
  163
• 2.2 Removing outer B-pillar trim
  163
• 2.3 Removing side window
  164
• 2.4 Adjusting side window
  164
• 2.5 Removing and installing electrical window regulator
  167
• Exterior equipment
  168
• 1 Trim
  168
• 1.1 Removing and installing radiator grille ▸ 02.98
  168
• 1.2 Removing and installing radiator grille 03.98 ▸
  169
• 2 Removing and installing wheel housing liner
  171
• 2.1 Front wheel housing liner
  171
• 3 Exterior mirror
  172
• 3.1 Removing and installing exterior mirror
  172
• Interior equipment
  173
• 1 Interior mirror
  173
• 1.1 Removing and installing interior mirror
  173
• 1.2 Repair method using glass-to-metal adhesive
  173
• 2 Compartments, covers and trims
  175
• 2.1 Removing and installing centre console
  175
• 3 Windbreak
  177
• 3.1 Assembly overview - windbreak
  177
• 3.2 Retrofitting windbreak
  177
• Passenger protection
  179
• 1 Removing and installing seat belts
  179
• 1.1 Assembly overview - seat belts
  179
• 1.2 Removing and installing belt height adjustment
  179
• 1.3 Removing and installing front belt reel and anchor rail
  180
• 1.4 Safety regulations for belt tensioners
  181
• 1.5 Disposal of belt tensioner units
  182
• 1.6 Checking belt tensioner
  182
• 1.7 Removing and installing front seat belt with belt tensioner
  182
• 1.8 Assembly overview - belt reel with tensioner unit
  184
• 1.9 Removing and installing belt reel with tensioner unit
  184
• 1.10 Removing and installing rear belt reel
  185
• 1.11 Removing and installing rear belt buckle
  186
• 1.12 Removing and installing front belt buckle
  187
• 2 Inspecting seat belts
  188
• 2.1 Points to check
  188
• 3 Airbag
  192
• 3.1 Overview - installation locations
  192
• 3.2 Safety precautions when working on the airbag
  192
• 3.3 Disposal of airbag units
  193
• 3.4 Deactivating the airbag
  193
• 3.5 Renewing airbag units following an accident
  193
• 3.6 Assembly overview - driver airbag unit ▸ 02.98
  194
• 3.7 Removing and installing driver's airbag unit ▸ 02.98
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• 3.8 Assembly overview - driver airbag unit 03.98 ▸
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• 3.9 Removing and installing driver's airbag unit 03.98 ▸
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• 3.10 Removing and installing steering wheel
  201
• 3.11 Removing and installing return spring with slip ring
  203
• 3.12 Removing and installing front passenger airbag unit
  203
• 3.13 Removing and installing driver and front passenger side airbag
  205
• 3.14 Assembly overview - driver/front passenger side airbag sensor
  207
• 3.15 Removing and installing sensor for driver's/front passenger's side airbag
  207
• 3.16 Removing and installing airbag control unit (J 234)
  209
• Trim, insulation
  211
• 1 Dash panel
  211
• 1.1 Removing and installing centre console
  211
• 1.2 Removing and installing dash panel
  212
• 1.3 Removing and installing cover for relay plate
  214
• 1.4 Removing and installing driver side storage compartment
  214
• 1.5 Removing and installing passenger side storage compartment
  215
• 1.6 Removing and installing heating controls
  215
• 1.7 Removing and installing instrument panel
  216
• 1.8 Repairing glove box
  216
• 2 Door trims
  218
• 2.1 Removing trim
  218
• 2.2 Renewing insulation film
  219
• 3 Pillar and side trims
  221
• 3.1 Removing and installing windscreen frame trim
  221
• 3.2 Removing and installing A-pillar trim
  221
• 3.3 Removing and installing B-pillar trim
  222
• 3.4 Removing and installing side trim
  223
• 3.5 Removing and installing roll bar trim
  224
• 4 Rear lid trim
  225
• 4.1 Removing and installing rear lid trim
  225
• Seat frames
  226
• 1 Front seats
  226
• 1.1 Tools
  226
• 1.2 Removing and installing front seat
  226
• 1.3 Assembly overview - backrest
  230
• 1.4 Removing and installing backrest
  230
• 2 Rear seats
  232
• 2.1 Removing and installing lower part of backrest
  232
• 2.2 Removing and installing upper part of backrest
  232
• 2.3 Removing and installing rear seat
  234
• Seat - padding, covers
  235
• 1 Front seat covers and padding
  235
• 1.1 Removing and installing seat cover and padding
  235
• 1.2 Removing and installing backrest cover and padding
  236
• 2 Seat heater elements
  237
• 2.1 Removing and installing seat heater element
  237
• 2.2 Removing and installing heater element for backrest
  237
• 3 Rear seat covers and padding
  239
• 3.1 Removing and installing cover and padding for rear seat bench
  239
• 3.2 Removing and installing backrest cover and padding
  240