54 37 290 Hardtop emergency opening

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Special tools required:

13 5 250
54 0 161
54 0 163
54 0 240

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove both side trim panel upper sections . See 51 43 012 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT UPPER SIDE TRIM SECTION .
Open all windows

IMPORTANT: Always perform the emergency opening procedure with the aid of an assistant.
The applied force must always be even on the left and right otherwise the linkage will bend.
Always execute all movements of the roof module with the assistance of a second person.
Risk of injury by trapping!

Unclip cover cap.

Attach special tool 54 0 163 together with special tool 13 5 250.

Drive out the square pin.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (54 0 163 And 13 5 250)

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The fasteners open by turning the square pin.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! Lower the square pin again after opening the closure.
Turn back the square pin again by a few degrees if necessary.

Turn back square pin a few degrees if necessary.

Fig 2: Turning Back Square Pin

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Open rear lid.

Take out luggage compartment floor trim panel.

Fig 3: Removing Luggage Compartment Floor Trim Panel

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Release screws (1).

Remove cover (2) for hydraulic unit.

Fig 4: Identifying Cover Screws

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Use Allen key to open shutoff valve on hydraulic unit by one turn.

NOTE: System is now depressurized and can be moved manually.

Close luggage compartment cover.

Close rear lid.

Fig 5: Opening Shutoff Valve

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Unlocking coupling fastener:

Turn hydraulic cylinder (1) to passenger compartment.

Fit special tool 54 0 161 on piston rod.

Fig 6: Identifying Special Tool (54 0 161) On Piston Rod

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Tilt special tool 54 0 161 upwards.

As a result, the coupling fastener (1) snaps over the dead center position.

Now slide open coupling fastener (1).

Fig 7: Sliding Open Coupling Fastener

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To join the roof shells, have one person positioned on either side.

It is absolutely essential to grip the front and rear roof shells simultaneously.

Move roof shells carefully and uniformly.

Fig 8: Moving Roof Shells

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Join roof shells uniformly and without tilting.

Fig 9: Joining Roof Shells

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NOTE: Have special tool 54 0 240 ready.

Open rear-end module manually.

Fig 10: Opening Rear-End Module

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Clip special tool 54 0 240 on to hydraulic cylinder (1) on left and right.

IMPORTANT: The opening in the assembly support must face towards the rear of the vehicle.

Fig 11: Identifying Special Tool (54 0 240) To Hydraulic Cylinder

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NOTE: Remove any luggage from the luggage compartment (boot).

IMPORTANT: Allow for weight of roof shells.

Only grasp the front roof shell when setting down the roof shells.

Fig 12: Removing Luggage From Luggage Compartment

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Carefully set down the roof shells.

NOTE: Remove special tool 54 0 240.

Close rear-end module.

Fig 13: Identifying Roof Shells

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IMPORTANT: The convertible top must not be moved any further after emergency opening.
To avoid vibrations, do not subject the vehicle to further movement.
Roof shells which are not locked may cause irreparable damage.