54 37 160 Removing rear module

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Connect battery charger
Remove LOADING SILL END COVER
Remove TRIM FROM REAR APRON

Open convertible top compartment lid.

IMPORTANT: Convertible top compartment lid may tilt forwards and must be supported with suitable apparatus.

Fig 1: Opening Convertible Top Compartment Lid

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

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

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Measure distance A between rear module kinematics.

Installation:

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: Rear lid must be closed.

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

Fig 4: Identifying Plug Connection

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

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

Fig 5: Identifying Special Tool 61 4 250 To Vehicle-Side Plug For Rear Module

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Release left and right screws (1).

Tightening torque 54 34 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 34 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 tasks.
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 kinematic assembly and support in Z-direction.

NOTE: Bracket is double-jointed and bends.

Fig 8: Positioning Helper On Both Sides Of Rear Module

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

Drive out pin.

Fig 9: Disconnecting Retainer

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

Tightening torque 54 34 13AZ .

Remove rear module.

Set down rear module on a suitable surface.

IMPORTANT: Do not damage any surrounding parts.

Fig 10: Identifying Bearing Support Screws

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Installation:

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

Carry out diagnosis.