54 62 005 Removing and installing/replacing rollover bar

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

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

Secure spacer bush (2) against falling off.

Release screws (1) on left and right.

Tightening torque: 3 Nm

Installation note: 

Spacer bush (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).

Installation note: 

Replace screws.

Tightening torque: 24 Nm

Lift out rollover bar.

Replacement only: 

Remove all trim panels for rollover bar. See LOWER PANEL and UPPER PANEL .

Fig 3: Lifting Out Rollover Bar

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