54 37 166 Removing and installing/replacing both kinematics boxes

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove hydraulic cylinder for Convertible top compartment lid See 5437225 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT CONVERTIBLE TOP COMPARTMENT LID HYDRAULIC CYLINDER or 5437220 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT CONVERTIBLE TOP COMPARTMENT LID HYDRAULIC CYLINDER on left and right

Open convertible top compartment lid.

IMPORTANT: Convertible top compartment lid can tilt forwards when hydraulic cylinders are removed and must be supported with suitable apparatus.

Fig 1: Identifying Top Compartment Lid

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Unfasten and detach retaining clip (1).

Drive out pin.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Retaining Clip

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Release screws (1).

Remove kinematics box.

Fig 3: Identifying Kinematics Box Screws

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Adjusting kinematics box

NOTE: Kinematics box must not be at top dead center.

Insert screws (1).

Kinematics box should still be able to be slid in order to center itself.

Close Convertible top compartment lid.

Fig 4: Identifying Kinematics Box Screws

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Open rear lid.

Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 54 37 02AZ .

Fig 5: Identifying Kinematics Box Screws

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Installation:

Check 41 00... BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

If necessary, manually adjust the kinematics box.