54 37 100 Removing and installing roof shell fastener motor (drive)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove ROOFLINER

Installation:

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

Slide open retaining clip (1) and unclip ball head.

Fig 1: Sliding Open Retaining Clip

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unscrew nuts.

Tightening torque 54 37 12AZ .

Fig 2: Locating Plug Connection Nuts

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NOTE: Check 41 00... BODY GAP DIMENSIONS . and if necessary adjust