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54 34 138 Replacing all rubber window seals on convertible top frame

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NOTE: Follow repair instructions   for bonded seals.

Cowl panel seal: 

Release left and right screws (1).

Installation: 

Replace Torx screws (1) and insert with Loctite.

Fig 1: Pulling Welt Of Roofliner
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Detach seal.

Fig 2: Detaching Seal
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Roof frame seal: 

Release screws (1).

Installation: 

Replace Torx screws.

Remove seal (2) with rail from outer side of roof frame.

Fig 3: Identifying Seal With Rail
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Rear seal: 

Drill out rivets between seal (window guide).

Remove seal with rail and remove remnants of rivets.

Installation: 

Because of larger rail depth, attach a nut as adapter between rivet and riveting pliers for riveting purposes.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to door window glass or to seal (window guide): Make sure there are no parts protruding from rivet. Rivet shank must be correctly torn off.
Fig 4: Locating Rivets Between Seal
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NOTE: Marking tension cable fixture before releasing.

Release Torx screw.

Installation: 

Turn tension cable fixture during installation into position (1) shown marked.

Replace Torx screw and insert with Loctite.

Tightening torque 54 34 13AZ.  See SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF AND CONVERTIBLE TOP - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 5: Identifying Tension Cable Fixture
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Release screws (1).

Pull welt (3) out of convertible top cover.

Remove seal (2).

Installation: 

Stick welt (3) of seal in convertible top cover with cyanacrylate adhesive (fast-action adhesive).

Follow repair instructions   for bonded seals.

Fig 6: Identifying Seal
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Dust seal: 

Detach seal (1) from fin.

Installation: 

Follow repair instructions   for bonded seals.

Fig 7: Identifying Seal
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IMPORTANT: Incorrect bonding of the seals will result in leakage.

Replacement only: 

Feed seal (2) out of rail (1) and replace seal.

Fig 8: Identifying Seal And Rail
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