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54 37... Gauge consoles for roof module

Special tools required: 

IMPORTANT: The roof module consoles are factory gauged and the screw connection is sealed.
The consoles are to be gauged only after body repair.
In the warranty period the country-specific Hotline must be consulted before opening the sealing of the screw connection.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

IMPORTANT: Always install and remove the roof module gauge with 2 helpers.
To prevent damage to the roof module gauge, set the roof module gauge only in the transportation crate or on consoles.
The roof module gauge is an extremely sensitive measuring instrument that is even affected by very low impact.
The roof module gauge must  be checked for dimensional accuracy on a master gauge after being subjected to impact or camber.

Gauge, console, roof module 

NOTE: Do not place special tool on the basic gauge yet.

Mount set of special tools 54 0 140 .

Connect left gauge 54 0 141 to right gauge 54 0 142 with cross strut 54 0 143 .

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools (54 0 141/142)
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Fig 2: Connecting Roof Module Consoles To Special Tool (54 0 140)
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Connect consoles (1) for roof module to special tool 54 0 140 .

Gauge, left: 54 0 141

Gauge, right: 54 0 142

Turn back barrel screws (2) and check for ease of movement at the same time.

NOTE: Only use special tool 00 9 251 to screw in the gauge.
Tighten screws with 2 Nm.
Fig 3: Placing Roof Module Console Gauge On Base Gauge
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Carefully place roof module console gauge on base gauge and screw in with special tool 00 9 251 .

Observe tightening sequence:

  1. Affix screws to 2 Nm on front of base gauge.
  2. Affix screws to 2 Nm on rear of base gauge.

    Screw roof module console gauge onto base gauge diagonally in the specified order (1 to 4) using torque wrench.

    Tightening torque: 6 Nm

    Fig 4: Roof Module Console Gauge Bolts Tightening/Loosening Sequence
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    Fig 5: Identifying Special Tool (54 0 180) And Barrel Screw
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NOTE: Adjustment work should be carried out by one person  only.

Perform following procedures only with special tool 54 0 180 combined with 00 9 450 .

Tighten barrel screws with 0.05 Nm (= 5 cNm).

Observe tightening sequence:

  1. Barrel screw, rear left
  2. Barrel screw, rear right
  3. Barrel screw, front left
  4. Barrel screw, front right

    Screw in console with washers.

    Tightening torque: 54 37 03AZ .

    Release screw connection (1) between gauge and console.

    Release screw connection from gauge console of roof module to basic gauge.

    Remove gauge console for roof module.

    Fig 6: Identifying Roof Module Gauge And Console Screw
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