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54 37 065 Removing and Installing/Replacing Cover For Hinge For Roof Shell, Middle Left and Right




54 37 065 - Removing and installing/replacing cover for hinge for roof shell, middle left and right





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove trim strip 54 37 060 Removing and Installing/Replacing Trim Strip For Roof Shell, Middle Left or Right





Move convertible top into service position.
Move convertible top so that angle of hinges is not ≤90°.

Important!
Risk of damage! Pressure in hydraulic system drops and convertible top loses its position.

Support rear roof shell to convertible top cover with suitable auxiliary material.
Auxiliary material must lie over wide area and if possible over entire length.
Rear roof shell is supported by auxiliary material on convertible top cover.
Roof shells block each other.





Carefully unclip cover (1) with plastic wedge.






Installation:
Retainers must not be damaged and must be pre-installed.





Installation:
Insert cover (1) with guide (2) in roof hinge bracket.
Pull cover (1) towards rear and clip into place.