54 37 130 Removing and installing roof module

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 BMW Z4, 2015 BMW Z4, and 2014 BMW Z4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Connect battery charger
Remove REAR MODULE
Remove HYDRAULIC CYLINDER for kinematics box on left and right

IMPORTANT: Soft top may only be electrically operated when the main bearing is screwed down.
Otherwise only perform roof movements manually with a 2nd person helping.

Move soft top for following work into position.

Rear roof shell stowed above front roof shell.

Fig 1: Lifting Out Roof Module

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unscrew nuts (1).

Set down device holder rearwards.

Fig 2: Identifying Holder Nuts

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unscrew nuts (1).

Set down device holder rearwards.

Fig 3: Identifying Holder Nuts

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 54 37 09AZ .

Remove battery rollover protection (2).

Remove insulating mat (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Battery Rollover Protection And Insulating Mat

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unclip all cable clips on hydraulic lines on left.

Installation note:

If necessary, replace faulty cable holders.

Detach retainer (1).

Installation note:

If necessary, replace faulty clamps (1).

Fig 5: Locating Hydraulic Line Cables

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unclip all cable clips on hydraulic lines on right.

Installation note:

If necessary, replace faulty cable holders.

Detach retainer (1).

Installation note:

If necessary, replace faulty clamps (1).

Fig 6: Locating Hydraulic Line Cables

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screw (1) from cable clip on left and right.

Fig 7: Identifying Cable Clip Screw

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Remove control unit (1) on right from equipment holder.

Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.

Fig 8: Identifying Control Unit Plug Connection

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unlock and disconnect plug connections (1) for hydraulic unit.

Fig 9: Identifying Plug Connections For Hydraulic Control Unit

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Fig 10: Identifying Roof Module Plug Connection

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Mount adapter plate 54 0 300 with bolts (1) on special tool 54 0 101 .

Fig 11: Mounting Adapter Plate (54 0 300) With Bolts

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Place shanks of special tool 54 0 101 as close together as possible.

Fig 12: Positioning Shanks Of Special Tool (54 0 101)

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Carefully insert folded special tool 54 0 101 .

Place shank on main bearing.

Fig 13: Inserting Folded Special Tool (54 0 101)

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Insert clamping piece (1) in main bearing.

Reposition lever (2).

Tighten nut (3).

Fig 14: Inserting Clamping Piece In Main Bearing

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Tighten down screws (1) on main bearing on left and right.

Fig 15: Identifying Main Bearing Screws

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Assemble linkage and screw down.

Adjust rotary sleeve (1) if necessary.

Fig 16: Adjusting Rotary Sleeve

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Fig 17: Pulling Tensioning Rods Outwards

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note:

The assembly carrier must rest free of tension on the main bearing. Otherwise stress may occur at the main bearing that could cause faulty installation.

Without using excessive effort, pull tensioning rods outwards over rotary sleeves.

Slide retaining sleeve (1) over pivot joint.

Secure hydraulic unit (1) with cable straps to assembly carrier.

Fig 18: Identifying Hydraulic Control Unit

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Secure hydraulic cylinders (1) on left and right to assembly carrier with cable strap.

Fig 19: Identifying Hydraulic Cylinders

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 54 37 03AZ .

Replacement only:

Slacken lock nuts with special tool 54 0 190 .

Tightening torque 54 37 01AZ .

Turn back barrel screws by approx. 3 mm.

Installation note:

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

Fig 20: Identifying Barrel Screw

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Fig 21: Identifying Roof Module Main Bearings Nuts

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release front nuts (1) on left and right roof module main bearings.

Tightening torque 54 37 08AZ .

NOTE: Rear nuts (2) on left and right main bearing - release torque only.

Slacken nuts only, do not release fully.

Tightening torque 54 37 08AZ .

IMPORTANT: Soft top must not be electrically operated after the nuts on the main bearing have been released.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

Reposition joint of kinematics box on left and right rearwards.

Roof shells (2) must not be set down beforehand.

Fig 22: Adjusting Roof Shells Position

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Open screw on hydraulic unit 1.5 turns.

Fig 23: Opening Screws On Hydraulic Unit

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Carefully raise roof shells with two people helping.

Move roof shells until weight acts centrally on main bearing.

Close screw on hydraulic unit.

Fig 24: Releasing Roof Module Screws

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Support roof shells on left and rights with two helpers.

Slacken nut (1).

Only then set roof shells down.

Open hydraulic unit screw.

Slowly set roof shells down.

Fig 25: Identifying Roof Shells Nut

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Fig 26: Positioning Special Tool (54 0 102)

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

NOTE: Carry out this part of the work with the assistance of two other persons.

Position special tool 54 0 102 with workshop crane over roof module.

IMPORTANT: Use lifting gear and assembly carrier only in conjunction with BMW WJN.10 workshop crane (special lifting arm with 1690 mm arm length) or a crane with comparable specifications.

Feed in belts between rollover protection system and roof module.

Do not twist straps!

Installation note:

The assembly carrier including the roof shell can be tilted towards the rear to slot in the carabiners.

Slot carabiners into assembly carrier.

Slot carabiner at rear into assembly carrier.

IMPORTANT: Straps must not be twisted!

Fig 27: Identifying Rear Strap To Assembly Carrier

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Fig 28: Lifting Convertible Top Using Special Tool

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

To lift out the soft top uniformly, make sure the special tool is aligned parallel to the roof module.

Lifting out roof module carefully and in stages with lifting gear.

Check freedom of movement of roof module with respect to body.

Carefully set roof module down on a suitable surface (e.g. squared beams on pallet).

Replacement only:

Change assembly carrier to new roof module and install roof module in vehicle.

Place the removed roof module in transport crate and screw down.

Fig 29: Mounting Roof Module Down On Surface

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Carry out function check on roof module with rear module removed:

IMPORTANT: Soft top may only be operated when the main bearing is screwed down.

Special tool 61 4 250 must be connected.

Contact bridge simulates a closed soft top compartment lid.

Fig 30: Identifying Special Tool (61 4 250)

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note:

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

Carry out diagnosis.