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54 37 110 Removing and Installing/Replacing Fastener For Roof Shell In Middle




54 37 110 - Removing and installing/replacing fastener for roof shell in middle





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove roofliner in middle 54 37 040 Removing and Installing or Replacing Roofliner For 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.






Note:
The scope of work for removing and installing the roof shell fastener ends here.

Check gap dimensions and if necessary adjust





Screw on fastener loosely.
Fastener should still be able to be slid in order to centre itself.
Close convertible top.
Fastener centres itself.
Mark screw position and open convertible top.
Slacken screws and slide centre fastener 0.5 mm in opposite direction to direction of travel.
The required pretension is thus obtained.
Tighten down screws (1).
Tightening torque 54 37 09AZ. 54 37 Power Convertible Top





Check gap dimensions and if necessary adjust