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54 37... Gauging rear module

Special tools required: 

IMPORTANT: The rear module brackets are gauged and the screw connection sealed at the factory.
Gauging of the brackets is only to be carried out after a repair to the body.
It is necessary in the warranty period to consult the country-specific hotline before opening the screw connection seal.
Always install and remove rear module gauge with 2 helpers.
To prevent damaging the rear module gauge, set the gauge down only in the transportation crate or on brackets.
The rear module gauge is a highly sensitive measuring instrument which reacts even to light impact with distortion.
The rear module gauge must  be checked for dimensional accuracy on a master gauge after being subjected to impact or dropped.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Tighten down rear module bracket (1) with suitable screws to special tool 54 0 150 .

Tightening torque: 2 Nm

Turn back all barrel screws on rear module bracket (1) and check for ease of movement.

Fig 1: Locating Rear Module Bracket And Screw
G09894625Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Gauge, bracket, rear module: 

Fig 2: Inserting Centering Pin In Gauge
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NOTE: In order to gauge the rear module bracket, the roof module bracket must  be gauged.

Adjustment work should be carried out by one person  only.

Left gauge: 54 0 151

Right gauge: 54 0 152

Place special tool, with rear module bracket screwed, over centering pin.

Insert centering pin (2) in gauge and screw down.

Screw gauge with nut (1) to bracket for roof module.

Using special tool 54 0 180 in conjunction with 00 9 450 , turn all barrel screws (1) until contact is made with body.

Tightening torque: 0.05 Nm (=5 cNm).

Fig 3: Identifying Barrel Screws
G09894627Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Screw down bracket with shims.

Tightening torque: 54 37 02AZ .

Release screw connection (1) for gauge on rear module bracket.

Release screw connections for gauge on roof module bracket.

Remove rear module bracket gauge.

Fig 4: Identifying Rear Module Bracket Screw Connection
G09894628Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.