54 37 115 Removing and Installing/Replacing Middle Roof Shell Fastener Pack

54 37 115 - Removing and installing/replacing middle roof shell fastener pack





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove roof shell in middle 54 37 075 Removing and Installing/Replacing Roof Shell In Middle





Installation:
- Microencapsulated screws (Loctite) must be replaced and may not be reused
- Screw connection must be completed within 20 mins. (start of curing)
- Microencapsulated screws must not be retightened
- Thread of nut must be cleaned beforehand in event of repeated use





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.






Note:
Before removing, mark position of screws to ensure correct alignment when installing.

Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 54 37 09AZ 54 37 Power Convertible Top.
Remove fastener.






Note:
The scope of work for removing and installing the roof shell fastener pack ends here.
Check gap dimensions and if necessary adjust





Replacement only:
Screw on fastener (4) loosely.
Fastener (4) should still be able to be slid in order to centre itself.
Aligning fastener (4) manually:
1. Slide fastener in X towards rear
2. Slide fastener in X 1 mm towards front
3. Centre fastener in Y





Centre fastener (1) and screw on loosely.
Fastener (1) should still be able to be slid in order to centre itself.





Install roof shell 54 37 075 Removing and Installing/Replacing Roof Shell In Middle without roofliner.
Close convertible top.
Fasteners glide into place.
Tighten down screws (1).
Tightening torque 54 37 09AZ 54 37 Power Convertible Top.





Measure middle roof shell fastener to front roof shell fastener and if necessary adjust gap (A).
-A)
- 19 mm






Note:
Check gap dimensions and if necessary adjust