54 37 160 Removing rear module

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Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Connect battery charger
Remove LOADING EDGE LID
Remove COVER FROM TAIL PANEL

Open soft top compartment cover.

IMPORTANT: Soft top compartment lid may tilt forwards and must be supported with suitable auxiliary materials.

Fig 1: Identifying Convertible Top Compartment Lid

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Generously cover bumper area (loading edge) with protective covers (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Cover Bumper Area (Loading Sill) With Protective Covers

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Measure distance A between rear module kinematics.

Installation note:

Adjust distance A.

Basic adjustment dimension e.g. for replacement:

A = 770.3 mm.

Fig 3: Adjusting Distance Between Rear Module Kinematics

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NOTE: Tailgate must be closed.

Unlock and disconnect plug connection (1) on right main bearing.

Fig 4: Identifying Plug Connection On Right Main Bearing

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Connect special tool 61 4 250 to vehicle-side connector for rear module.

NOTE: Adapter simulates closed tailgate. Retractable hardtop without tailgate not in working order.

Fig 5: Identifying Special Tool (61 4 250)

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Release left and right screws (1).

Tightening torque 54 37 1AZ .

NOTE: Do not adjust barrel screws.

Replacement only:

Bring barrel screws into contact with special tool 54 0 180 in conjunction with special tool 00 9 450 .

Tightening torque 54 37 10AZ .

Fig 6: Identifying Barrel Screw

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NOTE: Before removing, mark position of screws (1) to ensure correct alignment during installation.
Do not release screws.

Fig 7: Identifying Barrel Screw

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IMPORTANT: Proceed with the greatest possible caution when carrying out the following repair work.
Risk of damage!
Two persons are essential for helping to carry out the following tasks.

IMPORTANT: Rear module sinks if incorrectly supported. Risk of damage!

Position a helper on both the left and right sides of the rear module.

Grip rear module with two hands on rear module kinematics and hold supporting in Z -direction.

NOTE: Console is double-jointed and bends.

Fig 8: Identifying Helper On Both Sides Of Rear Module

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Unlock and detach clamps (1) on left and right.

Drive out pin.

Fig 9: Detaching Retaining Clip

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Release screws (1) on left and right from bearing support.

Tightening torque 54 37 13AZ .

Remove rear module.

Set down rear module on a suitable support.

IMPORTANT: Do not damage any surrounding parts.

Fig 10: Identifying Barrel Screw

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Installation note:

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

Carry out diagnosis.