54 37 015 Replacing Middle Roof Shell Seal

54 37 015 - Replacing middle roof shell seal





Special tools required:
- 00 9 470 00 9 470 Gap Measuring Gauge






Installation:
- Screws with sealing compound must be replaced and must not be reused
- Thread of nut must be cleaned beforehand





New parts required:
- Seal
- Butylene thread dia. 4 mm and dia. 7 mm
- Butylene flat tape 1.5 mm x 15 mm





Measure gap dimensions in following areas with special tool 00 9 470 00 9 470 Gap Measuring Gauge:
-A)
- between roof shell and trim strip
-B)
- between front and middle trim strips
Note down gap dimensions.






Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Move into service position
- Bring vehicle to garage/workshop temperature





Release retainers (2) with screwdriver and pull roof liner (1) off roof shell.

Installation:
Retainers (2) must not be damaged and must be pre-installed.





Release left and right screws (1).
Tightening torque: 54 37 01AZ 54 37 Power Convertible Top.





Release screws (1) at rear left and right.
Tightening torque: 54 37 01AZ 54 37 Power Convertible Top.
Pull seal off roof shell.





On-the-job safety:
- Comply with the relevant safety regulations





Remove 54 37 ... Removing Butyl remnants of adhesive from roof shell.
Clean adhesive area with Isohexane.
Air drying time: ≥ 1 minute

Important!
Adhesive area must be dry and free from dust and grease.
Once it has been cleaned, do not touch the adhesive area with bare hands.

Use 4 mm and 7 mm dia. butylene thread (see BMW Parts Service).
Use 1.5 mm x 15 mm butylene flat tape (see BMW Parts Service).





Overview of butylene flat tape laying on front roof shell corner, left/right:
1. Apply butylene flat tape from threaded bush to shortly after metal overlap to roof shell corner.





Overview of butylene thread laying on middle roof shell, front:
1. Apply 4 mm dia. butylene thread in sheet metal groove.
2. Apply 7 mm dia. butylene thread in sheet metal groove.
3. Apply 4 mm dia. butylene thread in sheet metal groove.

Installation:
Connect and smooth butylene thread joints with plastic wedge.





Overview of butylene flat tape laying on rear roof shell corner, left/right:
1. Apply butylene flat tape from threaded bush to shortly after metal overlap to roof shell corner.





Overview of butylene thread laying on middle roof shell, side/rear left and right:
1. Apply 4 mm dia. butylene thread at distance of 2-3 mm to roof edge.
2. Apply 4 mm dia. butylene thread in sheet metal groove.
3. Apply 7 mm dia. butylene thread in sheet metal groove.

Installation:
Connect and smooth butylene thread joints with plastic wedge.





Installation:
A second person will be need to help install the seal.
Position seal (1) at front corner on left and right of roof shell.
Press seal down in area (1).





Installation:
Press seal down at side.
Carry over noted gap dimensions and screw down seal.
Tightening torque: 54 37 01AZ 54 37 Power Convertible Top.
Mount seal at rear on roof shell.





Check retraction depth of windows and adjust if necessary.
Carry out leak test Component Tests and General Diagnostics.