54 37... Installing guide plate for cowl panel baseplate (build date up to 07/2007)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

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

Release screw (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Screw (1)

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Pull back microswitch lever (3).

Mount guide plate (2) loose with screw (1).

Fig 2: Mount Guide Plate (2) Loose With Screw (1)

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Align guide plate (2) with 6.5 mm dia. dowel pin (or drill bit shank).

Tighten screw (1).

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

Fig 3: Locating Guide Plate With Dowel Pin And Screw

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Carry out visual inspection from above.

Guide plate aligned uniformly to bore.

Fig 4: Identifying Guide Plate Dimension

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