54 37 160 Removing Rear Module

54 37 160 - Removing rear module





Special tools required:






Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Connect charger
- Remove luggage compartment partition Service and Repair
- Remove trim from rear apron 51 46 050 Removing and Installing/Replacing Top Trim on Rear Apron





Installation:
- Microencapsulated screws (Loctite) must be replaced and may not be reused
- Screw connection must be completed within 20 mins. (start of curing)
- Microencapsulated screws must not be retightened
- Thread of nut must be cleaned beforehand in event of repeated use





Open convertible top compartment cover.
Mechanically open rear lid.






Important!
Convertible top compartment lid can tilt forwards when hydraulic cylinders are removed and must be supported with suitable apparatus.





Measure distance A between rear module kinematics.

Installation:
Adjust distance A.
Basic adjustment dimension e.g. for replacement:
A = 770.3 mm.





Removing hydraulic cylinder for rear lid:
Release screw (1).





Slide retaining clip (1) upwards.
Detach ball socket at side.

Note:
Close trunk lid carefully.





Disconnect all cable ties.

Installation:
Replace faulty cable ties.





Feed hydraulic line (1) with hydraulic cylinder out of wiring harness (2).

Installation:
Make sure hydraulic line is correctly routed behind wiring harness.

Close rear lid.





Release left and right screws (1).
Remove locating cover (2) on left and right.






Note:
Operation not absolutely necessary, only if roof module still has to be subsequently moved.

Secure metal plate (1) over Hall sensor in left mounting cover (2).

Metal plate (1) simulates a closed luggage compartment partition.






Important!
Observe disconnection sequence of plug connections without fail.

Plug connection (1) with locking bar must first be unlocked and disconnected.

Note:
If the Soft Close Automatic of the rear lid opens, close plug connection again and change disconnection sequence.
Rear lid must be closed.





Connect special tool 54 0 200 to vehicle-side plug for rear module.

Note:
Adapter simulates closed rear lid. Retractable hardtop without rear lid not in working order.





Unlock plug connections (1) without locking bar.





Release left and right screws (1).
Tightening torque 54 34 19AZ 54 37 Power Convertible Top.

Note:
Do not adjust barrel screws.

Replacement only:

Bring barrel screws into contact with special tool 54 0 180 in conjunction with special tool 00 9 450.
Tightening torque 54 34 22AZ 54 37 Power Convertible Top.






Note:
Before removing, mark position of screws (1) to ensure correct alignment during installation.
Do not release screws.





Important!
Proceed with the greatest possible caution when carrying out the following tasks.
Risk of damage!
Three persons are essential for helping to carry out the following tasks.





Generously cover bumper area (loading sill) with protective covers (1).






Important!
Rear module sinks if incorrectly supported. Risk of damage!

Position a helper on both the left and right sides of the rear module.

Grip rear module with two hands on rear module kinematic assembly and support Z-direction.

Note:
Bracket is double-jointed and bends.





With one person on other side, simultaneously release screws (1) from bearing block.
Tightening torque 54 34 19AZ 54 37 Power Convertible Top.
Remove rear module.
Set down rear module on a suitable surface.

Important!
Do not damage any surrounding parts.





Installation:
Check gap dimensions and if necessary adjust
Carry out diagnosis.