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

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Necessary preliminary tasks 

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

Installation: 

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

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

Fig 1: Identifying Hook
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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Cut open cable tie (2).

Unclip cable holder (3).

Installation: 

Replace faulty cable ties and cable clips.

Feed wiring harness out of roof shell.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection, Cable Tie And Cable Holder
G06912331Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: Count and note the number of washers for height specification.

Release Torx screws (1).

Installation: 

Replace Torx screws and insert with Loctite.

Tightening torque 54 37 11AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Torx Screws
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Replacement only 

Release Torx screws (1).

Installation: 

Replace Torx screws and insert with Loctite.

Tightening torque 54 37 13AZ .

Remove seal mount.

Fig 4: Identifying Torx Screws
G06912333Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Drill out rivets (1).

Remove seal mount.

Fig 5: Identifying Seal Mount Rivets
G06912334Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

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