54 37... Gauging coupling fastener (without removing and installing roof module): Notes

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Special tools required:

00 9 251
00 9 450
54 0 130
54 0 131
54 0 132
54 0 180
54 0 190

IMPORTANT: To prevent damaging the coupling fastener gauge, set the gauge down only in the transportation crate or on the cross beam.
The coupling fastener gauge is a highly sensitive measuring instrument which reacts even to light impacts with distortion.
The coupling fastener gauge must be checked for dimensional accuracy on a master gauge after being subjected to impact or dropped.

NOTE: Gauging of coupling fastener must be checked.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Roof module must be installed
Remove panel for luggage compartment partition . See 51 47 140 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING PANEL FOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT PARTITION .
Remove air outlet grille trim . See 51 46 026 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FRONT AIR OUTLET TRIM GRILLE
Remove window cavity cover strip . See 51 37 240 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING OUTER WINDOW CAVITY COVER STRIP FOR DOOR WINDOW, REAR LEFT OR RIGHT
Remove side trim upper section . See 51 43 012 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT UPPER SIDE TRIM SECTION
Align basic gauge
Tape off corners of roof shell 1 and 3. Risk of damage when positioning gauge for coupling fastener.

NOTE: Close convertible top (roof module extended).

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.

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

Turn barrel screws back with special tool 54 0 180.

Installation:

Tighten barrel screws with special tool 54 0 180 in conjunction with 00 9 450.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Barrel Screws

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NOTE: Open convertible top (roof module lowered).

IMPORTANT: Tape off corners of roof shell 1 and 3. Risk of damage when positioning gauge for coupling fastener and assembly.

Fig 2: Tape Off Corners Of Roof Shell

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Release left and right screws (1).

Remove holder on left and right.

Fig 3: Identifying Holder And Screws

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Release left and right screws (1).

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

Fig 4: Identifying Screws

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Slacken lock nuts (1) with special tool 54 0 190.

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

Turn barrel screws back with special tool 54 0 180.

Installation:

Tighten barrel screws with special tool 54 0 180 in conjunction with 00 9 450.

Tightening torque 0.2 Nm (= 20 cNm):

Fig 5: Slacken Lock Nuts

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Release screws (1) on left and right coupling fasteners.

Fig 6: Identifying Screws On Coupling Fasteners

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Installation:

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

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

Fig 7: Bushing Stretches As Screw Is Tightened Against Coupling Fastener

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