54 37 070 Removing and installing/replacing roof shell at front

Special tools required: 

• 54 0 350

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove ROOFLINER FOR ROOF SHELL AT FRONT 
• Close soft top (front lock remains unlocked)

Installation note: 

• Microencapsulated screws (Loctite) must be replaced and may not  be reused
• Screw connection must be completed within 20 minutes (start of hardening)
• Microencapsulated screws must not  be retightened
• Thread of nut must be cleaned beforehand in event of repeated use

Special tool 54 0 350 for mechanically tensioning soft top when removing roof shell.

Insert and tension tightening hook (1) on left and right.

Fig 1: Identifying Roof Shell Hook

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Cut open cable strap (2).

Unclamp cable tie (3).

Installation note: 

Replace faulty cable straps and cable clips.

Feed wiring harness out of roof shell.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection, Cable Tie And Cable Holder

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Release Torx screws (1).

Installation note: 

Replace Torx screws and insert with Loctite.

Tightening torque 54 37 11AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Torx Screws

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Replacement only: 

• Remove FRONT LATCH 
• Remove LATCH MOTOR 
• Remove GASKET 

Release Torx screws (1).

Installation note: 

Replace Torx screws and insert with Loctite.

Tightening torque 54 37 13AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Torx Screws

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Remove seal mount.

Drill out rivets (1).

Remove seal mount.

Fig 5: Identifying Seal Mount Rivets

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Installation note: 

Check 41 00... BODY GAP DIMENSIONS . for soft top.