54 34 341 Removing and installing/replacing left or right roof frame seal

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

NOTE: Watch out for loose threaded support sleeves in soft top frame when removing seal.

Fig 1: Removing Threaded Support Sleeves

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Release screws.

Remove threaded support sleeves from soft top frame.

Installation:

Replace screws and insert with Loctite.

Remove seal.

Installation:

Roof frame seal must be flush with front and rear seals.

Align roof frame seal with washers.

Side windows must run into seal correctly and rest in seal over entire width.

Check function.