54 34 820 Removing and Installing Kinematics Box

54 34 820 Removing and installing kinematics box







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove hydraulic cylinder for Convertible top compartment lid on left and right







Open soft top compartment lid.

IMPORTANT: Convertible top compartment lid can tilt forwards when hydraulic cylinders are removed and must be supported with suitable apparatus.







Unfasten and detach retaining clip (1).
Drive out pin.







Release screws (1).
Remove kinematics box.







Adjusting kinematics box

NOTE: Kinematics box must not be at top dead centre.







Insert screws (1).
Kinematics box should still be able to be slid in order to centre itself.
Close Convertible top compartment lid.







Open rear lid.
Tighten down screws (1).
Tightening torque 54 37 02AZ.







Installation:
Check gap dimensions.
If necessary, manually adjust the kinematics box.