54 34 310 Removing and installing/replacing seal for rear window

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove air outlet trim grill.

Partially fold backrest forwards. Release screws (1). Tightening torque 54 62 2AZ, see SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF AND CONVERTIBLE TOP - TIGHTENING TORQUES . Remove panel at rear/front for roll bar. Lever out trim (1) all round with special tool 00 9 317 and remove. Ribs (1) and guides (2) on trim (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 1: Removing Panel At Rear/Front For Roll Bar

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Fig 2: Lever Out Trim

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Fig 3: Ribs And Guides On Trim Must Not Be Damaged

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Fig 4: Levering Out Expander Rivets

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Lever out expander rivets (1). Installation: If necessary, replace faulty expander rivets. Release screws (1). Remove trim grill towards top.

Fig 5: Removing Air Outlet Grill Trim Toward Top

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Open convertible top compartment until all hydraulic cylinders are extended.

Support convertible top compartment lid in service position. . See 51 00 ... Service position of convertible top compartment lid .

Fig 6: Identifying Convertible Top Compartment

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Seal on rear window module:

Release left and right screws (1).

Remove cover (2) on left and right.

Fig 7: Identifying Cover

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Release left and right screws (1).

Installation:

Replace Torx screws and insert with Loctite.

Detach seal towards top from rear window module.

Fig 8: Identifying Torx Screws

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