54 37 028 Replacing soft top compartment lid gasket

Attention!

To prevent water ingress, removed gaskets may not be reused.

Open the rear module (see graphicFig 1).

Fig 1: Opening Rear Module

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Release sheet metal screw (1) and thin sheet metal screw (2) on left and right.

Installation note:

Make sure screws are installed in correct positions.

Fig 2: Identifying Sheet Metal Screw

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Completely retract retractable hardtop and open rear cover.

Pull off gasket (1) from left to right.

Installation note:

Do not stretch, kink, or crush gasket (1)!

Coat gasket (1) with soapy water.

Perform installation from left to right (check bolting points).

Fig 3: Identifying Crush Gasket

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