86 21... Removing roof railing adapter: Installation

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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 1: Cutting Butylene Tape Of Railing Adapter With Knife

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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 1: Pull Out Railing Adapter (2) And Spacer Plate (3) Towards Bottom

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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 3AZ, see 86 21 HOOD .

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

Fig 1: Release Screws (1) From Inside Of Hood

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Installation:

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

refer to 86 21 4AZ, see 86 21 HOOD .