54 37... Checking distinguishing features, sealing system new/old

NOTE: The altered sealing system has universally been incorporated into production since 03/2009, and has already been in production in the Shadow-Line equipment specification since 01/2009.
In isolated cases vehicles from the quarter 04/2007 may turn up with the altered sealing system from trial runs.
Mixed installation between old and new systems will result in leaks.

The new and old sealing systems are marked as follows in these instructions:

= new (altered) sealing system
= old sealing system

Fig 1: Identifying Sealing System (Correct/Incorrect)
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Seal for front roof shell:

Fig 2: Identifying Front Roof Shell Seal

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Old:

Two filler pieces are fitted in the front area of the seal. Filler pieces can be identified by touch.

New:

Seal without filler pieces. Filler pieces cannot be identified by touching.

Seal for front roof shell:

Fig 3: Identifying Front Roof Shell Seal (Correct/Incorrect)

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New:

The side edge of the front seal is pulled down a further 1.5 mm. Window glass retracts into this seal by a further 1.5 mm.

Front center roof shell gasket:

Fig 4: Identifying Front Center Roof Shell Gasket (Correct/Incorrect)

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New:

Modified rib structure on seal.

Rear center roof shell gasket:

Fig 5: Locating Rear Center Roof Shell Gasket (Correct/Incorrect)

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New:

Additional rubber structure at rear end of seal.

Roof shell seal, rear:

Fig 6: Locating Roof Shell Seal - Rear (Roof Shell Seal)

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New:

Omission of lip at front end of seal.

Soft top cover seal:

Fig 7: Removing Soft Top Cover Seal (Soft Top Cover Seal)

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Recondition shaped corner at transition of soft top cover seal to luggage compartment seal.

Cut off middle rib approx. 3-4 cm to allow water to flow off better in this area.