54 37 005 Replacing front roof shell seal: Notes

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Special tools required:

00 9 470

Installation:

Screws with sealing compound must be replaced and must not be reused
Thread of nut must be cleaned beforehand

New parts required:

Seal
Butylene thread dia. 4 mm and dia. 7 mm
Butylene flat tape 1.5 mm x 15 mm

Measure gap dimensions in following areas with special tool 00 9 470:

between roof shell and trim strip
between front and middle trim strips

Note down gap dimensions.

Fig 1: Measuring Gap Dimensions With Special Tool

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Move into assembly position
Bring vehicle to garage/workshop temperature

Release left and right screws (1).

Tightening torque: see 1AZ in 54 37 POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP .

Fig 2: Identifying Screws

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Release left and right screws (1).

Tightening torque: see 1AZ in 54 37 POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP .

Remove seal from roof shell.

Fig 3: Identifying Roof Shell Left And Right Screws

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