86 21 ... Removing roof railing adapter

NOTE: Removing roof railing, refer to 86 21 ... REMOVING ROOF RAILING

Remove molded sealing part (1).

Fig 1: Removing Molded Sealing Part

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Installation:

All molded sealing parts must rest flat on hood. Molded sealing parts are marked according to their position.

Cut butylene tape (1) out of railing adapter (2) along dotted line (3) with a knife.

Fig 2: Cutting Butylene Tape Out Of Railing Adapter

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Installation:

Use butylene tape, 5 mm round, for sealing railing adapter on hood roof.

Railing adapters at front and rear: Release screws (1) from inside of hood. Pull out railing adapter (2) and spacer plate (3) towards bottom.

Fig 3: Pulling Out Railing Adapter

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Installation:

Use new screws. Coat all screws with OKS 90 thread locking adhesive. Install spacer plate (3) in its original position.

Tightening Torque for railing adapters at front and rear, 15 Nm.

Railing adapter in middle: Release screws (1) from inside of hood. Twist out railing adapter from outside.

Fig 4: Releasing Screws From Inside Of Hood

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Installation:

Use new screws. Tightening Torque for railing adapter in middle, 10 Nm.