86 21... Removing roof railing

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NOTE: The text describes how to remove the roof railing at one mounting point as an example. Proceed in the same way for the other mounting points.

Open cover (1) and fold down.

Fig 1: Identifying Roof Railing Cover

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Unscrew bolt (1).

After releasing three retaining screws, lift off roof railing (2).

Installation

Check molded sealing parts for faults and replace if necessary. Pay attention to identification of molded sealing parts and position accordingly.

Check butylene tape seal.

Use new screws. Coat all screws with OKS 90 thread locking adhesive.

First screw down railing adapter in middle. Then press roof railing downwards with a force of approx. 50 N. Then screw down railing adapter at front and rear.

Tightening Torque for roof railing at front and rear,

Refer to TIGHTENING TORQUE 86 21 1AZ.

Tightening Torque for roof railing in middle,

Refer to TIGHTENING TORQUE 86 21 2AZ.

Fig 2: Identifying Roof Railing With Bolt

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