54 37 140 Replacing roof module

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Special tools required:

54 0 101

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove roof module

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (54 0 101) To Roof Module
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Set removed roof module down on inside of lid of transportation crate and bolt down.

Changeover special tool 54 0 101 to new roof module.

Check distanced between left and right brackets and left and right main mounts:

Measure distance between guide pins.
Measure distance between rear threaded studs.

Fig 2: Measuring Distance Between Guide Pins
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Check measured lengths between the main mounts.

If necessary, use rotary sleeve (1) to adjust measured distance between the guide pins.

If necessary, use rotary sleeve (2) to adjust measured distance between the threaded studs.

Fig 3: Identifying Rotary Sleeve

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Install roof module in vehicle.

Gauge coupling fastener .

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

Remove assembly carrier.