54 37 080 Removing and installing/replacing roof shell at rear

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove ROOFLINER FOR ROOF SHELL AT REAR

NOTE: Removal of rear roof shell must only be carried out when the front roof shell is fitted.
Never remove the rear and front roof shell together.
An adjustment of the roof shell is specified in all directions and in this case is not possible.

Installation:

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

Move rear roof shell (1) over front roof shell.

Fig 1: Moving Rear Roof Shell

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Secure rear roof shell against sinking.

Insert auxiliary tool on left and right in bore hole (2) of soft top frame (1).

Roof shell is blocked when hydraulic system is depressurized.

IMPORTANT: Remove auxiliary tool again without fail before moving roof. Risk of damage!

Fig 2: Identifying Soft Top Frame And Openings

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NOTE: Count and note the number of washers for height specification.

Release Torx screws (1) on left and right.

Installation:

Replace Torx screws.

Fig 3: Identifying Washer Torx Screws

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NOTE: Count and note the number of washers.

Release Torx screws (1) on left and right.

Installation:

Replace Torx screws.

Fig 4: Identifying Washer Torx Screws

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Installation:

Install and adjust roof shell without fin.

Release screws (1).

Remove fin.

Fig 5: Identifying Fin Screws

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Observe installation sequence:

Screw on roof shell slack, roof shell must just still be able to be moved.

Close soft top.

Align roof shell and check 41 00... BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

Screw down front Torx screw (1).

Tightening torque 54 37 11AZ .

Fig 6: Identifying Roof Shell Front Torx Screw

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Screw down Torx screw (1).

Tightening torque 54 37 11AZ .

Fig 7: Identifying Roof Shell Torx Screw

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Open soft top.

Screw down rear Torx screw (1).

Tightening torque 54 37 11AZ .

Install fin.

Fig 8: Identifying Fin Screw

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Replacement only:

Modify REAR WINDOW
Modify SEAL

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 54 37 13AZ .

Remove seal holder.

Fig 9: Identifying Seal Holder Screws

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 54 37 13AZ .

Remove seal holder.

Fig 10: Identifying Seal Holder Screws

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Attach Teflon tape (1) in front area of roof shell.

A. 25 mm

Installation:

Clean adhesive area with spirit.

Air drying time: ≥ 2 minute

IMPORTANT: Adhesive area must be dry and free from dust and grease.
Once it has been cleaned, do not touch the adhesive area with bare hands.

Fig 11: Identifying Roof Shell Teflon Tape Dimension

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