54 37 245 Removing and installing/replacing both base plates

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Close the soft top and measure the gap dimension between cowl panel and roof pan in front. Note down value.
Remove cowl panel cover .

IMPORTANT: Never loosen both base plates at the same time.

Disconnect and unclip cables (1).

Release screws (2) for left base plate.

Tightening torque: 8 +/- 1 Nm

Remove left base plate.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And Cables

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Replacement:

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 4, 6 +/- 0, 7 Nm

Modify microswitches (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Microswitches And Screws

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Installation note:

Install left base plate. Tighten screws until the base plate can barely be moved.
Close soft top. Float the base plate in. Tighten down screws. Compare the gap dimension with the recorded values. If necessary, open soft top. Correct the position of the left base plate in longitudinal direction of the vehicle and close the soft top again.
Close soft top. Float the base plate in. Tighten down screws. Compare the gap dimension with the recorded values. If necessary, open soft top. Correct the position of the left base plate in longitudinal direction of the vehicle and close the soft top again.

IMPORTANT: Do not repeat the procedure for the right base plate until the left base plate has been adjusted and the functional check of the soft top function procedure is completed successfully.