Gauge, bracket, rear module

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NOTE: In order to gauge the rear module bracket, the roof module bracket must be gauged.
Adjustment work should be carried out by one person only.

Left gauge: 54 0 151

Right gauge: 54 0 152

Place special tool, with rear module bracket screwed, over centering pin.

Insert centering pin (2) in gauge and screw down.

Screw gauge with nut (1) to bracket for roof module.

Fig 1: Screw Gauge With Nut (1) To Bracket For Roof Module

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Using special tool 54 0 180 in conjunction with 00 9 450, turn all barrel screws (1) until contact is made with body.

Tightening torque: 0.05 Nm (=5 cNm).

Screw down bracket with shims.

Tightening torque: 54 37 02AZ, see 54 37 POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP .

Release screw connection (1) for gauge on rear module bracket.

Fig 2: Release Screw Connection (1) For Gauge On Rear Module Bracket

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Release screw connections for gauge on roof module bracket.

Remove rear module bracket gauge.

Fig 3: Release Screw Connections For Gauge On Roof Module Bracket

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