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Checking, adjusting gap between hard top and windshield molding strip - AR77.50-P-4400A

MODEL 129 

Figure 1 

Fig 1: Checking Gap Between Hard Top And Windshield Molding Strip
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Figure 2 

Fig 2: Checking Distance From A-Pillar Rail To Rail On Side Of Hard Top
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Figure 3 

Fig 3: Locating Sealing Lip
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Figure 4 

Fig 4: Locating Screw From Hard Top And Shim Rail
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Figure 5 

Fig 5: Locating Press Sealant In Between Seal And Hard Top
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INSPECT Inspecting     
1 Check gap (A) between hard top and windshield molding strip in area of lock pins, adjust if applicable IMPORTANT For dimension A see figure 1.  
2 Check distance (B) from A-pillar rail to rail on side of hard top, if applicable adjust rail at hard top IMPORTANT For dimension B see figure 2.  
3 Check transition for seals in area of separating joint between A-pillar and hard top. IMPORTANT The sealing lip on the A-pillar should extend approx. 1 mm over the seal on the hard top. When the window is closed the separating joint is covered by the lip. Correct seals, if applicable
(figure 3, arrows).
 
4 Unlock hard top and shim cross member above windshield IMPORTANT Use suitable shim (approx. 300 mm thick).  
5 Unscrew screw (1) from hard top    
6 Shim rail (2) SPECIAL TOOL Long wedge (figure 3) Figure
N Pull seal out at corner of hard top    
8 Press sealant in between seal and hard top (figure 5, arrows)   *BR00.45-Z-1007-02A 
9 Install seal and screw on rail    
10 Lock hard top and remove sealant coming out IMPORTANT Use naphtha.  
Fig 6: Identifying Long Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)
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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1007-02A Adhesives A 005 989 61 71