Remove/install mechanical pop-up roof pneumatic spring

AR77.70-S-0004E

Remove/install mechanical pop-up roof pneumatic spring

4.12.14

MODEL

447.7/8

with CODE ZK9 (Lifting roof hatch)

Shown on right side of vehicle

1

Gas-filled strut

2

Retainer

3

Lashing strap

 Danger !

Risk of injury caused by pinching or crushing when working on springs or spring bodies that are under tension

Use only approved tensioning devices; additionally screen off hazardous area if necessary. Check special tools for damage and proper operation (visual inspection). Wear protective gloves.

AS00.00-Z-0001-01A

 Danger !

Risk of injury caused by fingers being jammed or pinched when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid/rear-end door or sliding roof.

No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area when the components are moving.

AS00.00-Z-0011-01A



Remove

1

Support pop-up roof

AR77.00-S-1000E

2

Detach retainer (2) on gas-filled strut (1) in area of pop-up roof and remove gas-filled strut (1) from pop-up roof


Do not remove retainer (2).
Otherwise the tension of the retainer (2) can be lost.

 Removal:
Lay down gas-filled strut (1) after removal.
Otherwise the gas-filled strut (1) or parts of the vehicle can be damaged.

3

Loosen retainer (2) from gas-filled strut (1) in area of vehicle roof and remove gas-filled strut (1) from vehicle roof


Do not remove retainer (2).
Otherwise the tension of the retainer (2) can be lost.

 Danger !

Risk of injury caused by drilling gas-filled assemblies or components (noncombustible gases)

Wear safety glasses and a face mask.

AS00.00-Z-0006-01A

4

Dispose of removed gas-operated strut (1) properly

If gas-filled strut (1) is replaced.



Install

5

Install suitable lashing strap on gas-filled strut (1) as shown and secure with cable tie

6

Press gas-filled strut (1) approx. 5 cm together with lashing strap (3)

7

Install gas-filled strut (1) on vehicle roof

8

Install gas-filled strut (1) on pop-up roof

9

Remove cable tie and remove lashing strap (3)

10

Install retainers (2) on gas-filled strut (1)

11

Remove roof support from pop-up roof

AR77.00-S-1000E



Check

12

Open pop-up roof and close

AR77.70-S-0001-01E