54 34 343 Removing and installing/replacing rear gasket

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

WARNING: For all repair work, secure soft top with a suitable support tool against collapsing.
Ensure soft top is supported in the middle.

New part is delivered together with gasket support.

On replacement, pull off new gasket from gasket support. Only replace gasket carrier if there is damage.

Pull off the seal for the roof frame, rear (1) from seal supports (2), left and right.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Seal And Supports

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Installation note:

Coat the seal with G14 lubricant to facilitate installation (sourcing reference: BMW Group Parts).

Make sure seal (1) is correctly seated on seal carrier (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Roof Frame Gasket

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Run a function check.

Side window must run into gasket correctly and rest in gasket over entire width.