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54 37 130 Removing and installing roof module

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Special tools required: 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Move convertible top for following work into position.

Fig 1: Moving Convertible Top For Following Work Into Position
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Release screws (1).

Remove cover (2) for hydraulic unit.

Fig 2: Identifying Cover Screws
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Unclip all cable holders on hydraulic lines on left and right.

Fig 3: Unclipping Cable Holders
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NOTE: Only in case of optional extra with CD changer.

Slacken screws and slide CD changer back.

Fig 4: Identifying CD Changer Screws
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Unlock plug connections (1) on left in luggage compartment and disconnect.

Fig 5: Identifying Plug Connections
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Lever out clips (1) on left and right trim.

Remove trim (2) on right and left.

Fig 6: Identifying Trim And Clips
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Release screws (1).

Remove load protective plate on left and right.

NOTE: For right load protective plate, remove control unit  if necessary. See 65 77 770 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) ROLLOVER CONTROLLER .
Fig 7: Identifying Protective Plate Screws
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WARNING: Risk of injury!
Fit special tool 54 0 220 to prevent unintentional triggering of rollover protection system.
Fig 8: Identifying Special Tool (54 0 220)
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Release left and right screws (1).

Tightening torque: see 13AZ in 54 37 POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP ..

Slacken lock nut with special tool 54 0 190.

Turn back barrel screws by approx. 3 mm.

Tightening torque: see 22AZ in 54 37 POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP .

Installation: 

Tighten barrel screws only with special tool 54 0 180 together with 00 9 450.

Fig 9: Identifying Back Barrel Screws
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Release screws (1) on left and right coupling fasteners.

Tightening torque: see 12AZ in 54 37 POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP .

Fig 10: Identifying Coupling Screws
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Installation: 

Bushings (1) must be replaced and screwed before installation of convertible top into body up to shortly before stop.

Bushing (1) stretches as screw (2) is tightened against coupling fastener (3).

Tightening torque: see 12AZ in 54 37 POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP .

Fig 11: Identifying Bushings
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Secure metal plate (1) over Hall sensor in left mounting cover (2).

Metal plate (1) simulates a closed luggage compartment partition.

Fig 12: Identifying Metal Plate And Mounting Cover
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Place both legs of special tool 54 0 101 as close together as possible.

Fig 13: Identifying Special Tool (54 0 101)
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Carefully insert folded special tool 54 0 101.

Fig 14: Identifying Special Tool (54 0 101)
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NOTE: The bolts have different lengths. Install bolts as follows:
  1. Short bolts
  2. Long bolts

Tighten down bolts on main mounts on left and right.
Fig 15: Identifying Short And Long Bolts
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Assemble linkage and screw down.

Adjust rotary sleeve (1) if necessary.

Fig 16: Adjusting Rotary Sleeve
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Adjust the length of the linkage with rotary sleeve (1) until the fastening point fits in the barrel screw.

IMPORTANT: Brass pin can break off.
Tightening torque for nut (2): 8 Nm.

Tighten nut (2) on left and right. The cone is secured in the barrel screw.

Fig 17: Adjusting Length Of Linkage With Rotary Sleeve
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Lay linkage (1) for luggage compartment partition.

Fig 18: Laying Linkage For Luggage Compartment Partition
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Fig 19: Sliding Locking Sleeve Over Pivot Joint
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Installation: 

The assembly carrier must rest free of tension on the main mount. Otherwise stress may occur at the main mount that could cause faulty installation.

Without using excessive force, pull tensioning rods outwards over rotary sleeves.

Slide locking sleeve (1) over pivot joint.

Secure hydraulic control unit (1) with cable ties to assembly carrier.

Fig 20: Securing Hydraulic Control Unit With Cable Ties
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Secure hydraulic cylinders (1) on left and right to assembly carrier with cable tie.

Fig 21: Securing Hydraulic Cylinders On Left And Right To Assembly
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Unclip cable holder (1).

Fig 22: Identifying Cable Holder
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Fig 23: Identifying Roof Module Main Bearings Nuts
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Release front nuts (1) on left and right roof module main bearings.

Tightening torque: see 20AZ in 54 37 POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP .

Open hardtop (roof module lowered)  .

IMPORTANT: Tape off corners (1) of roof shells. Risk of damage when positioning gauge for coupling fastener and assembly.
Fig 24: Taping Corners Of Roof Shells
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Release left and right screws (1).

Remove holder on left and right.

Fig 25: Identifying Screws
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Release screws (1) on left and right coupling fasteners.

Tightening torque: see 12AZ in 54 37 POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP .

Release screws (2) on grounding strap on left and right.

Fig 26: Identifying Coupling Screws
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Release lock nut (1) with special tool 54 0 190.

Tightening torque: see 24AZ in 54 37 POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP .

Turn barrel screw back.

Tightening torque: see 22AZ in 54 37 POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP .

Installation: 

Bring barrel screws into contact with special tool 54 0 180 in conjunction with 00 9 450.

Fig 27: Identifying Lock Nut
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Installation: 

Gauge coupling fastener .

Observe screwing sequence of coupling fastener:

  1. Z-direction (coupling fastener to screwing plate, rollover protection system)
  2. Y-direction (coupling faster to side panel)
  3. X-direction (roof frame to partition wall)

Tightening torque: see 22AZ in 54 37 POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP .

Fig 28: Identifying Roof Module Main Bearings Nuts
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Release rear nuts (1) on left and right roof module main bearings.

Tightening torque: see 20AZ in 54 37 POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP .

IMPORTANT: Convertible top must not  be moved after the nuts on the main bearing have been released.
NOTE: Shown here without roof shells for a better overview.

Unlock plug connection (1) on right in luggage compartment and disconnect.

Fig 29: Identifying Plug Connection
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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 30: Identifying Plug Connection
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Detach water drain hose (1).

Unclip cable holder (2).

Fig 31: Identifying Water Drain Hose And Cable Holder
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Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Unclip cable holders.

Fig 32: Identifying Plug Connections
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Fig 33: Lifting Roof Module With Special Tool (54 0 102)
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NOTE: Carry out this part of the work with the assistance of two other persons.

Position special tool 54 0 102 with workshop crane over roof module.

IMPORTANT: Use lifting gear and assembly carrier only in conjunction with BMW WJN.10 workshop crane (special lifting arm with 1690 mm arm length - refer to BMW Workshop Equipment Catalogue) or a crane with comparable specifications.

Feed in belts between rollover protection system and roof module.

Do not twist straps!

Attach strap to assembly carrier.

Attach rear strap to assembly carrier.

IMPORTANT: Straps must not  be twisted!
Fig 34: Attaching Rear Strap To Assembly Carrier
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Fig 35: Lifting Out Roof Module Carefully
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To lift out the convertible top uniformly, make sure the special tool is aligned parallel to the roof module.

Lifting out roof module carefully and in stages with lifting gear.

Check freedom of movement of roof module with respect to body.

Carefully set roof module down on a suitable surface (e.g. squared beams on pallet).

Replacement only: 

Refer to replacing roof module .

Set removed roof module down on inside of lid of transportation crate and bolt down.

Change assembly carrier to new roof module and install roof module in vehicle.

Set down removed roof module with assembly carrier from inside of transportation crate and bolt down.

Remove assembly carrier.

Fig 36: Removing Roof Module
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Installation: 

Check gap dimensions  and if necessary adjust. See BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

Gauge coupling fastener .

Carry out diagnosis