54 37 005 Replacing Front Roof Shell Seal

54 37 005 - Replacing front 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 assembly position
- Bring vehicle to garage/workshop temperature





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





Release left and right screws (1).
Tightening torque: 54 37 01AZ 54 37 Power Convertible Top.
Remove seal from 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 thread laying on front roof shell, side:
1. Apply 4 mm dia. butylene thread up to middle of threaded bushes in sheet metal groove.
2. Laying on front roof shell area, see below.
3. Laying on rear roof shell area, see below.
Butylene thread resting on threaded bushes.





Overview of butylene flat tape application on front roof shell corner, left/right:
1. Apply butylene flat tape approx. 3 cm in length to roof shell corner on each side.





Overview of butylene thread laying on front roof shell, rear left/right:
1. Apply 7 mm dia. butylene thread from middle of threaded bush rising slightly up to elongated hole.
2. Allow butylene thread to run out thinner closed around elongated hole.





Overview of butylene thread laying on front roof shell, rear left/right:
1. Apply 7 mm dia. butylene thread from middle of threaded bushes rising slightly.

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





Overview of butylene thread laying on front roof shell, front left/right:
1. Butylene flat tap on roof shell corner.
2. Apply 7 mm dia. butylene thread from middle of threaded bush rising slightly up to seal carrier.

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





Overview of butylene thread laying on front roof shell, front left/right:
1. Butylene flat tap on roof shell corner.
2. Allow 7 mm dia. butylene thread to run out from middle of threaded bush rising slightly up to seal carrier.






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





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.





Press seal (1) down at rear left and right at sealing bead and pop into roof shell.





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