86 21 ... Removing Roof Railing Adapter

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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 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 & 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, refer to 86 21 HOOD .

Fig 3: Identifying Railing Adapter, Screws & 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, refer to 86 21 HOOD .

Fig 4: Identifying Hood Screws

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