54 61 003 Removing and installing/replacing rollover bar

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove luggage compartment wheel arch trim. See LEFT WHEEL ARCH TRIM and RIGHT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .
Remove rear SEAT BELT from rollover bar

Secure spacer bushing (2) against falling out.

Release screws (1) on left and right.

Tightening torque 54 62 02AZ .

Installation:

Spacer bushing (2) must be fitted.

Fig 1: Identifying Spacer Bushing And Screws

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection

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Release left and right screws (1).

Tightening torque 54 62 01AZ .

Lift out rollover bar.

Replacement only:

Fig 3: Lifting Out Rollover Bar

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