54 31 Convertible Top, Frame and Actuation (Mechanical Components)
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FRAME AND ACTUATION (MECHANICAL COMPONENTS) REFERENCE CHART
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Storage lock to body | E85/E86 | 8 Nm | ||
| 2AZ Hydraulic unit carrier to body | E52 | 11 Nm | ||
| 3AZ Engine and gear unit Top actuating mechanism to body/mount | E30 | 10 Nm | ||
| 4AZ Engine and gear unit Top actuating mechanism to body | E30/E36 | 10 Nm | ||
| 5AZ Drive arm to engine/gear unit | E30 | M6 | 3 Nm | |
| 6AZ Drag arm to engine/gear unit | E30 | M12 | 12.6 Nm | |
| 7AZ Thrust rods to drive arm | E30 | M4 | 1.2 Nm | |
| 8AZ Thrust rods to convertible top | E30 | M10 | 25 Nm | |
| 9AZ Guide to convertible top lock | E36/E46 | 8 Nm | ||
| 10AZ Headliner to finisher strip (convertible top lock) | E36 | 1 Nm | ||
| 11AZ Holder for convertible top compartment lid cylinder to body | E46 | 21.5 Nm | ||
| 12AZ Main bearing to convertible top frame (B-pillar) | E85 | M8 | 17 Nm | |
| 13AZ Fold bar to convertible top frame | E52 | 5 Nm | ||
| 14AZ Convertible top frame to main bearing | E85 | M6 | 11 Nm | |
| 15AZ Convertible top lock to convertible top frame (bow 1) | E85 | M6 | 14.5 Nm | |
| 16AZ Window run to convertible top frame | E85 | M5 | 5.1 Nm | |
| 17AZ Convertible top catch to convertible top frame (bow 1) | E85 | M5 | 8.5 Nm | |
| 18AZ Convertible top compartment to body | E64 | 6 Nm | ||
| 19AZ Bracket, rear window module, to rear window module | E64 | 20 Nm | ||
| 20AZ Bracket, rear window module, to roll bar | E64 | 20.5 Nm | ||
| 21AZ Base plate, convertible top, to cowl panel | E64 | 8.6 Nm | ||
| 22AZ Main bearing, convertible top | E64 | Z - direction | 20.5 Nm | |
| 23AZ Main bearing, convertible top | E64 | X - direction | 8.6 Nm |