54 37... Adjusting roof shells

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove roofliner for roof shell at rear
Close soft top.

IMPORTANT: The roof shells may only be adjusted when the soft top is closed. The retaining hooks must be locked!

Release screws (1) on both sides of vehicle. Adjust roof shell with spacer plates (2).

Installation note: The difference in compensation must not exceed 2.5 mm. Tighten down screws (1) on both sides of vehicle.

Tightening torque 54 37 11AZ.

Fig 1: Identifying Spacer Plates

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Check gap dimensions. Use special tool 00 9 340.

Fig 2: Checking Gap Dimensions Using Special Tool (00 9 340)

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