86 21... Removing roof railing adapter

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

Remove molded sealing part (1).

Installation:

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

Fig 1: Identifying Roof Railing Adapter Molded Sealing Part

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

Installation:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Butylene Tape And Dotted Line On Roof Railing Adapter

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

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,

Fig 3: Identifying Roof Railing Adapter With Screws And Spacer Plate

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

Installation:

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

Fig 4: Identifying Railing Adapter Screws

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