54 37 ... Removing and Installing/Replacing Rear Roof Shell Fastener

54 37 ... - Removing and installing/replacing rear roof shell fastener





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Support convertible top compartment lid in service position
- Remove rear roofliner 54 37 035 Removing and Installing/Replacing Roofliner for Roof Shell at Front





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





Note:
Before removing, mark position of screws to ensure correct alignment when installing.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 54 37 11AZ 54 37 Power Convertible Top.
Replacement only:
Slide locking element upwards fully and screw on loosely.
Locking element should still be able to be slid in order to centre itself.
Install roof shell 54 37 080 Removing and Installing/Replacing Roof Shell At Rear without roofliner.
Close convertible top.
Locking element glides into place.
Open convertible top.
Tighten down screws (1).
Tightening torque: 54 37 11AZ 54 37 Power Convertible Top.





Adjusting pretension on fastener:

Note:
Mark position of screw.

Slacken screw (1) (do not unscrew fully).

Turn locking element upwards through 0.5 mm.
Tighten screw (1).
Tightening torque: 54 37 11AZ 54 37 Power Convertible Top.





Check gap dimensions of roof shell and trim strip.