54 37 240 Removing and installing/replacing microswitch for baseplate

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove cowl panel trim . See 51 44 150 REPLACING TRIM FOR FRONT ROOFLINER .

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: see 26AZ in 54 37 POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP .

Remove microswitch (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Microswitch Screws

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For vehicles with base plate with spring package only:

IMPORTANT:

When removing the microswitch protect the spring package from falling out.

Ensure correct seating of the 6 spring elements during installation.

Fig 2: Identifying Correct Seating Of Spring Elements

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Removing guide plate if necessary only on build date (version) up to 07/2007:

Release screw (1).

Pull back microswitch lever (3).

Remove guide plate (2).

Fig 3: Pulling Back Microswitch Lever

G06181105

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