54 61 001 Removing and installing / replacing left or right rollover protection bar (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster)

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Convertible top open and hardtop not fitted.

Version without "Harman-Kardon" Hi-Fi system:

Unlock cover (1) and open.

Unclip cover (2) with long screwdriver through opening (3) for seat belt.

Unclip cover (4).

Fig 1: Unclipping Cover

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Version without "Harman-Kardon" Hi-Fi system:

Installation:

The retaining lugs (2) of the cover (1) may not be damaged.

Fig 2: Installing Retaining Lugs

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Version without "Harman-Kardon" Hi-Fi system:

Loosen screws (1) by 10 mm and pull out roll bar (2) upward.

Installation:

While tightening the screws (1) the roll bar (2) must be pressed down, as otherwise the mounting holes will be damaged.

Tightening torque, 22 Nm.

Fig 3: Loosening Screws

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Installation:

The holes (1) of the roll bar (2) may not be damaged.

Fig 4: Identifying Holes Of Roll Bar

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Version with "Harman-Kardon" Hi-Fi system:

Removing and installing loudspeaker box, refer to 65 13 300 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COMPLETE SUBWOOFER SPEAKER FOR TOP HI-FI SYSTEM (Z3 ROADSTER, M ROADSTER HARMANN KARDON) .

Unclip cover (1) with long screwdriver through opening for seat belt.

Fig 5: Removing Cover

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Version with "Harman-Kardon" Hi-Fi system:

Installation:

The retaining lugs (2) of the cover (1) may not be damaged.

Fig 6: Installing Retaining Lugs

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Version with "Harman-Kardon" Hi-Fi system:

Loosen screws (1) by 10 mm and pull out roll bar (2) upward.

Fig 7: Loosening Screws

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Version with "Harman-Kardon" Hi-Fi system:

Installation:

The holes (1) of the roll bar (2) may not be damaged.

Fig 8: Identifying Holes Of Roll Bar

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Version with "Harman-Kardon" Hi-Fi system:

Installation:

While tightening the screws (1), the roll bar (2) must be pressed down, as otherwise the mounting holes will be damaged.

Tightening torque, 22 Nm.

Fig 9: Installing Screws Roll Bar

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