Removing and Installing/Replacing Rollover Protection System

54 62 005 - Removing and installing/replacing rollover protection system





Warning!
Risk of injury!
When the actuators are electrically activated, there must be no persons present in the vicinity of the rollover protection system.
When a rollover bar is mechanically triggered, only one person may be present underneath the rollover bar.





Important!
When the actuators are activated, both rollover bars are simultaneously triggered.
Trigger rollover bars Triggering/retracting Rollover Protection System (BMW Diagnosis System).





Installation Note:
- Microencapsulated screws (Loctite) must be replaced and may not be reused
- Screw connection must be completed within 20 minutes (start of curing)
- Microencapsulated screws must not be retightened
- Clean thread of nut beforehand in event of repeated use





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove roof module 54 37 130 Removing and Installing Roof Module
- Remove air outlet trim grille Removing and Installing/Replacing Front Air Outlet Trim Grille
- Remove both panels for main bearing
- Remove panel for luggage compartment partition
- Remove panel for passenger compartment partition
- Remove control unit
- Remove inertia reel mechanism and sash guide 72 11 092 Removing and Installing/Replacing Rear Left or Right Seat Belts on left and right





Unlock plug connection (1) on left and right and disconnect.





Release screws (1).
Remove rollover protection system strut.





Release screws (1).
Tightening torque: 54 62 01AZ Specifications.
Remove screw fastening plate.





Release screws (1).
Tightening torque: 54 62 03AZ Specifications.
Lift out rollover protection system.

Installation Note:
Carry out function check Triggering/retracting Rollover Protection System (BMW Diagnosis System).





Replacement only:
Release screws (1) on all holders for middle trim grille.
Tightening torque: 54 37 04AZ 54 37 Power Convertible Top.
Remove holders for trim grille.
Release screws (2) on holders for rear trim grille.
Tightening torque: 54 37 04AZ 54 37 Power Convertible Top.
Remove holders for trim grille.
Modify all holders for control units.





Release screws (1).
Tightening torque: 54 26 05AZ 52 26 Rear Seats (Through-Loading System).
Modify striker with holders.