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54 37 067 Removing and Installing/Replacing Hinge




54 37 067 - Removing and installing/replacing hinge





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove hinge cover 54 37 065 Removing and Installing/Replacing Cover For Hinge For Roof Shell, Middle Left and Right





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





Note:
A helper is required for the following operations.





Important!
Tape off cover (1) of roof hinge bracket in marked area.
Risk of damage!

With a second person helping, secure roof shell at front against tilting.

Release screws (2).

Installation:
Replace microencapsulated screws.





Release nuts (1) on roof hinge bracket.

Installation:
Replace nuts.
Screw on bracket loosely.
Bracket should still be able to be slid in order to centre itself.
Close convertible top.
Screw down rear nut and open convertible top.
Screw down front nut.
Tightening torque: 54 37 10AZ 54 37 Power Convertible Top.





Check gap dimensions for convertible top.