Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: Miloslav Maun on June 12, 2012, 16:44:46

Title: Soft top sides - gaps under the top
Post by: Miloslav Maun on June 12, 2012, 16:44:46

I was wondering whether it is normal to have quite large gaps under the soft top on the sides. My first pagoda looked the same so I guess it is normal...

Title: Re: Soft top sides - gaps under the top
Post by: Jonny B on June 12, 2012, 19:15:35

The soft top should not have a gap between the bottom edge and the top of the body. It should fit smoothly and evenly.

Title: Re: Soft top sides - gaps under the top
Post by: mbzse on June 12, 2012, 20:32:39

Quote from: Muf

I was wondering whether it is normal to have quite large gaps under the soft top on the sides. My first pagoda looked the same so I guess it is normal...

The gaps in the soft top occur in the fabric at the B pillar, behind the door. The rubber seal starts about 10cm to the rear. The purpose of these gaps is to serve as an evacuation of air, so that an air flow from the fresh air vents and/or heating ducts is enabled.

However, on your photos, the gap seems excessive.

On the HardTop, the corresponding air flow is enabled via the air outlet at the rear top, above the rear window.
/Hans in Sweden

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